Unwinding the DNA Flashcards

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What proteins are involved in unwinding the DNA?

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DNA helicases: unwinds the DNA and is assisted by topoisomerase
topoisomerases: prevent supercloiling
Single-stranded DNA binding proteins: keep DNA unwound

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what do single-stranded DNA binding proteins bind to?

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single-stranded DNA at the replication fork, prevent re-annealing

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