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Review the Chapter Concepts list on p. 180. These are concerned with the replication and synthesis of DNA. Write a short essay that distinguishes between the terms replication and synthesis, as applied to DNA Which of the two is most closely allied with the field of biochemistry?
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- Describe DNA replication. What are Okazaki fragments? Why does each chromosome have thousands of replication start sites instead of just one?arrow_forwardIn a DNA double helix, why doesn't an A or T form two hydrogen bonds (out of the three possible ) with G or C? Explain how DNA replication is bidirectional and discontinuous in nature?arrow_forwardExplain in your own words why DNA replication is said to be semiconservative?arrow_forward
- Why is DNA replication called semiconservative?arrow_forwardReplication involves a period of time during which DNA is particularly susceptible to the introduction of mutations. If nucleotides can be incorporated into DNA at a rate of 20 nucleotides/second and the human genome contains 3 billion nucleotides, how long will replication take? How is this time reduced so that replication can take place in a few hours?arrow_forwardExplain the events taking place at the replication fork. If the gene for helicase is mutated, what part of replication will be affected?arrow_forward
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- These are concerned with the replication and synthesis ofDNA. Write a short essay that distinguishes between the termsreplication and synthesis, as applied to DNA. Which of the two ismost closely allied with the field of biochemistry?arrow_forwardWhat factors promote the fidelity of replication during the synthesis of the leading strand of DNA? Would you expect the lagging strand to be made with the same fidelity? Why or why not? Explain your answer briefly.arrow_forwardBriefly discuss the pros and cons of having a nucleoid (as bacteria do) versus a double nuclear membrane surrounding the DNA (as in eukaryotes). List and explain three reasons why DNA replication is very accurate.arrow_forward
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