AP Biology Flashcards: DNA Replication
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If a cell were missing the enzyme ligase, what biological process that ensures continuity of genetic information would be disrupted?
The process of DNA replication would be disrupted, as ligase is one of the key enzymes involved.
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If a cell were missing the enzyme ligase, what biological process that ensures continuity of genetic information would be disrupted?
The process of DNA replication would be disrupted, as ligase is one of the key enzymes involved.
What are the two main principles governing the synthesis of new DNA during replication?
DNA replication is a semiconservative process, and the new DNA strand is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction.
A cellular process is observed involving the enzyme helicase and synthesis of DNA in a 5' to 3' direction. What process is this?
This process is DNA replication, which involves enzymes like helicase and synthesis in the 5' to 3' direction.
In which direction is new DNA synthesized during replication?
During DNA replication, new DNA is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction.
Topoisomerase
Topoisomerase is an enzyme that is involved in the mechanism of DNA replication.
DNA Polymerase
DNA polymerase is one of the key enzymes involved in the process of DNA replication.
What is the primary goal of DNA replication?
The primary goal of DNA replication is to ensure the continuity of genetic information.
What is DNA replication?
DNA replication is the mechanism by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.
Name four key enzymes involved in DNA replication.
Four key enzymes involved in DNA replication are helicase, topoisomerase, DNA polymerase, and ligase.
What does it mean that DNA replication is a 'semiconservative process'?
It being a semiconservative process is the key mechanism by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.