Enzyme functions Flashcards
1
Q
What does protease do
A
breaks down histones/ proteins associated with DNA
2
Q
what does RNase do
A
break down RNA
3
Q
What does helicase do?
A
separates/ unwinds dna stand by breaking the hydrogen bonds between the complimentary bases
4
Q
Function of polymerase in transcription
A
copying a DNA sequence into and RNA sequence
5
Q
Function of polymerase in DNA replication
A
forms phosphodiester bonds between, joins adjacent nucleotides, forms sugar- phosphate backbone
6
Q
What does carbonic anhydrase do?
A
catalyses reaction from carbon dioxide to carbonic acid
