The DNA double helix is separated into single strands by the enzyme
helicase
DNA replication begins at this place of newly exposed single strands called the
replication fork
New strands of DNA are begun when short segments called_______ are added onto the exposed single strands.
primers
An enzyme called _______ can then begin adding nucleotides to the new strand.
DNA Polymerase
DNA synthesis occurs continuously on the
leading strand
New DNA is synthesized in the ____ direction
5’ to 3’
DNA synthesis occurs discontinuously in small sections on the ______ strenches of newly synthesized DNA on the lagging strand are called
lagging strand; Okazaki
Primers are removed and the segments of new DNA on the lagging strand are joined by an enzyme called _____
DNA Ligase
