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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