8.2 Cards Flashcards
1
Q
when does dna replication happen?
A
before cell division in interphase
2
Q
where does dna replication happen
A
in the nucleus for eukaryotes and and the cytoplasm for prokaryotes
3
Q
what does helicase do
A
it unzips the two strands of dna
4
Q
which direction do the strands go
A
5’ to 3’
3’ to 5’
5
Q
which way does dna replication happen
A
3’ to 5’
6
Q
why are there leading and lagging strands in dna replication
A
dna is antiparallel so the directions causes it
7
Q
what are the pieces of dna on the lagging strand called
A
okazaki fragments
8
Q
what does primase do
A
makes primer and helps polymerase find where to start
9
Q
is dna replication conservative, dispersive, or semiconservative
A
semi conservative
