DNA Replication Flashcards
1
Q
What replication occurs in DNA replication
A
semi-conservative ensures genetic continuity between generations of cells
2
Q
Process of semi-conservative replication
A
- unwinding of double helix
- breakage of hydrogen bonds between complementary bases in the polynucleotide strands
- role of the DNA helicase is unwinding DNA and breaking its hydrogen bonds
- attraction of new DNA nucleotides to exposed bases on template strands and base pairing
- role of DNA polymerase is the condensation reaction that joins adjacent nucleotides
