DNA replication Flashcards
1
Q
What does Helicase do?
A
It unwinds the DNA molecule
2
Q
What does DNA polymerase do?
A
Creates the new strand for the 5’ to 3’ (carbons on the carbohydrate) direction.
Creates the new strand of the 3’ to 5’ direction in small sections
3
Q
What does DNA ligase do?
A
Joins the 3’ to 5’ direction together again
4
Q
What are the three enzymes used in DNA replication?
A
DNA Polymerase
DNA ligase
Helicase
