DNA replication Flashcards
1
Q
What is the rate of DNA replication in E.coli
A
Rate = 920 bp per second per fork
- 42 mins to replicate the single circular chromosome from the single origin of replication
2
Q
What is the rate of DNA replication in human?
A
Rate = 100 bp per second per fork
- 3*10^9 bp replicated in 8 hrs (1000 fork)
3
Q
Where does DNA replication start at?
A
DNA replication can only start at origin of replication
