DNA Replication Flashcards by Krystal Tulachan | Brainscape

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Describe the steps of DNA replication

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Enzyme DNA helicase breaks down the hydrogen bonds between bases and form 2 single strands so DNA strands can act as templates
DNA nucleotides match up by complementary base pairing; adenine and thymine, cytosine and guanine
DNA polymerase joins adjacent DNA nucleotides and forms a phosphodiester bond
Each DNA molecule now has one original strand and one newly synthesised strand

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Which way is DNA read?

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3 prime to 5 prime

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Which way is DNA synthesised?

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5 prime to 3 prime

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What type of process is DNA replication?

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Semi conservative

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