DNA - Random Facts
Full name of DNA
DeoxyriboNucleicAcid
In which process are Okazaki fragments created?
Replication
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix in preparation for DNA replication?
helicase
Which carbon does the nitrogenous base bond to?
C-1
Replication moves from _' to _' and _' to _'
5' to 3' and 3' to 5'
What is the use of ligase?
To join Okazaki fragments together
In which process are Okazaki fragments created?
Replication
What occurs during the initial step of DNA replication?
Helicase separates the two DNA strands.
What is the use of polymerase III
To proofread DNA, and identify incorrect bases
Which duo became renowned due to their role in 'researching' about DNA?
James Watson and Francis Crick
DNA replication is _ on the leading strand moving towards the replication fork.
DNA replication is _ on the lagging strand moving away from the replication fork, producing Okazaki fragments.
continuous and discontinuous
What is the use of Polymerase I
Removes the RNA primer, and inserts DNA nucleotides.
Who invented DNA? (Swiss man)
Friedrich Miescher
What may cause a mutation; and the use of polymerase III
Wrong base pairing (e.g A-G/C-T)
Termination of replication is triggered when
converging replication forks meet