Semi-conservative and DNA replication Flashcards
1
Q
How does helicace unzip DNA
A
By breaking hydrogen bonds
2
Q
How do free DNA nucleotides attach
A
By complimentary base pairing
3
Q
When DNA polymerase joins nucleotides what does it form?
A
Phosphodiester bonds by a condensation reaction
4
Q
When DNA replication is semi conservative what does the new DNA contain?
A
One new strand and one old strand
5
Q
Only substrates containing what can form an enzyme substrate complex?
A
Complimentary orientation
