DNA Replication Flashcards
1
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DNA Replication
A
The biological process of producing 2 identical replicas of DNA.
2
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DNA “Unzipping”
A
An enzyme called helicase splits the DNA strands into 2.
3
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DNA Duplication
A
Another enzyme called polymerase collects floating, pre - replicated nucleotides and pairs the appropriate base pairs to each side of the split DNA strand. This creates 2 identical DNA molecules.
4
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Complementary base pairs
A
Bases only pair with one other specific base. A -> T
& C -> G.
5
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Centromere
A
The point on a chromosome where 2 chromatids are joined.
