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major enzymes in DNA synthesis Flashcards

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helicase

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unzipping the DNA helix

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gyrase

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helping to untangle the DNA supercoils

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primase

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synthesizing an RNA primer

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DNA polymerase III

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adding bases to the new DNA chain; proofreading the chain for mistakes

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DNA polymerase I

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removing primer, closing gaps, repairing mismatches

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Ligase

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final binding of nicks in DNA during synthesis and repair

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