DNA Replication Flashcard

DNA Ligase is the enzyme that connects the DNA fragments on the lagging strand, effectively 'gluing' them together.

The first step in DNA replication is when DNA Helicase unwinds the original DNA strand.

The third step in DNA replication is when DNA polymerase builds new strands by bringing in new nucleotide bases.

In semi-conservative replication, each new DNA molecule consists of one old strand and one new strand, ensuring genetic continuity.

Thymine pairs with Adenine in DNA.

RNA Primase lays down an RNA primer that provides a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin synthesis.

DNA Helicase unwinds the double helix structure of the DNA, separating the two strands.

During elongation, DNA polymerase adds new nucleotide bases to the growing DNA strand.

DNA Polymerase is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

The lagging strand is the strand that is synthesized discontinuously in short segments called Okazaki fragments.