DNA replication Flashcards

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what is it called when dna is replicated with an original stand

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semi-conservative

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How is DNA replicated

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-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

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