DNA replication Flashcards
1
Q
what is it called when dna is replicated with an original stand
A
semi-conservative
2
Q
How is DNA replicated
A
-The enzyme DNA helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds between the bases on the 2 polynucleotides
-Free nucleotides are attracted to their complementary exposed base
-Condensation reaction joins the nucleotides together, the enzyme DNA polymerase catalyses this reaction
-Hydrogen bonds the form between the bases