8.2 Replication Flashcards
1
Q
Define leading strand.
A
DNA polymerase III moves towards the replication fork.
2
Q
Define lagging strand.
A
DNA polymerase III moves away from the replication fork.
3
Q
What are Okazaki fragments?
A
Fragments on a lagging strand due to the polymerase moving to a new section.
4
Q
Why is DNA replication a semi-discontinuous process?
A
The leading strand is continuous but the lagging strand is discontinuous.
5
Q
What is semi-conservative replication?
A
