DNA Replication Flashcards
1
Q
What are the okazaki fragments?
A
Fragments of DNA made on the lagging strand.
2
Q
What is the DNA polymerse?
A
The DNA polymerse attaches new nucleotides in approriate order to create new DNA strand (5’ to 3’) & proofreads
3
Q
What is the stabilizing proteins?
A
It prevents the strands from tangling.
4
Q
What is another word for the lagging & leading strand?
A
discontinuous synthesis & continuous synthesis.
5
Q
What is the helicase?
A
The helicase unzips the DNA breaking the hydrogen bonds
