5.2 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
what happens during DNA replication?
A
cell makes more
DNA
2
Q
where does it happen?
A
happens in nucleus or in cytoplasm if cell has no nucleus
3
Q
what is helicase?
A
“the unzipping enzyme”
breaks hydrogen bonds and seperated the DNA helix
4
Q
what is DNA polymerase?
A
“the builder”
replicates and builds DNA
5
Q
what is the primase>
A
“the initializer”
lays down an RNA primer so DNA polymerase knows where to start.
6
Q
what is ligase?
A
“the gluer”
forms connection between DNA fragments
Glues together
7
Q
Leading vs Lagging Strands
A
Leading is continuous
