Topic 2.2. DNA replication

RNA primer

nucleotide unit

messenger RNA

transfer RNA

does not require a template strand

produces Okazaki fragments

requires the action of RNA ligase

proceeds by continually adding nucleotides to the 3’ end

does not require DNA to unzip

occurs in two directions

Which describes DNA replication in prokaryotes?

starts at multiple spots on a chromosome

DNA polymerase

DNA ligase

DNA primer

RNA primer

They contain one strand of parental DNA and one strand of new DNA

They contain two new strands of DNA

They contain two strands of parental DN

They contain one strand of combined parental DNA and new DNA.