NB CH19 Flashcards
1
Q
What way does DNA polymerase read from? What direction does it synthesize from?
A
It reads from 3’ to 5’
It synthesizes from 5’ to 3’
2
Q
Leading strand
A
The strand that DNA polymerase can synthesize continuously
3
Q
Lagging strand
A
The strand opposite to that of the leading strand, synthesized as short fragments known as Okazaki fragments
4
Q
DNA ligase
A
Bonds Okazaki fragments together
5
Q
Telomeres
A
The non-coding ends of linear chromosomes
6
Q
Where does DNA polymerase start from?
A
The 3’-OH group
