Unit 1- KA2 (Structure and Replication of DNA) Flashcards
1
Q
What are nucleosomes?
A
DNA/protein bundles
2
Q
What is semi-conservative replication?
A
When DNA replicates each new DNA molecule receives one strand of the original parent molecule
3
Q
What does DNA need to replicate?
A
-DNA
-Primer
-Supply of nucelotides
-DNA polymerase
-Ligase
-Supply of ATP
4
Q
What is the function of ligase?
A
To join together the fragments of the lagging strand
5
Q
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
A
To bring the corresponding nucleotides to the strand
6
Q
What are the 3 stages of DNA?
A
Denaturation
Annealing
Extention
