Complete the following sentences about the process of DNA replication with the c
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Question
Complete the following sentences about the process of DNA replication with the correct terms
Where on the DNA strand does replication occur? __________
The DNA double helix is separated into single strands by the enzyme ______________
Short segments of RNA are synthesized, called ______________
Newly-exposed, unreplicated DNA is protected by _______________
The enzyme that synthesizes the short segments of RNA is called a _____________
New DNA is synthesized in the ______________ direction.
The enzyme that catalyzes new DNA synthesis is ________________
Fragments of discontinuous DNA synthesis are called _________________
Gaps in the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA are closed by _________________
Explanation / Answer
Where on the DNA strand does replication occur? __________
The answer is Ori or ARS regions.
The DNA double helix is separated into single strands by the enzyme ______________
The answer is HELICASE
Short segments of RNA are synthesized, called ______________
The answer is PRIMER
Newly-exposed, unreplicated DNA is protected by _______________
The answer is SINGLE STANDARARD BINDING PROTEINS
The enzyme that synthesizes the short segments of RNA is called a _____________
The answer is PRIMASE
New DNA is synthesized in the ______________ direction.
The answer is 5' > 3' DIRECTION
The enzyme that catalyzes new DNA synthesis is ________________
The answer is DNA POLYMERASE
Fragments of discontinuous DNA synthesis are called _________________
The answer is OKAZAKI FRAGMENTS
Gaps in the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA are closed by _________________
The answer is DNA LIGASE