Enzymes/proteins Involved Flashcards
0
Q
DNA Gyrase (topoisomerase)
A
Prevent knots
Relieve tension
1
Q
Helicase
A
Unwind
Break H-bonds between strands
2
Q
Primase
A
Place primers
3
Q
DNA polymerase III
A
Build the new strand
Can only synthesize in the 5—>3 direction
4
Q
DNA polymerase I
A
Replace primers with DNA
Removes primers
5
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DNA ligase
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“Glue” all fragments together after primers removal