DNA Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
multiple, linear
chromosomes, found in nucleus
A
Eukaryotic cells
2
Q
circular
chromosomes, found in cytosol
A
Prokaryotic cells
3
Q
separate extra-piece of
circular DNA
A
Plasmids
4
Q
Complementary strands
A
Run in the opposite direction
5
Q
DNA is unwound by
A
Helicase enzymes
6
Q
What does helicase do
A
breaks the hydrogen bonds between the
two strands separating them
7
Q
What does DNA polymerase do?
A
lays down the nucleotides
5’ to 3’ direction
