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    by the piece of DNA and thus, makes it a very valuable part of the cell and organism. So what are the methods of replicating DNA in eukaryotes and prokaryotes? DNA replication in prokaryotes consists of several enzymes and proteins which are responsible for different tasks, but together make the process seem effortless. DNA replication in eukaryotes is similar, but more complicated given that eukaryotic chromosomes are linear, possess more than one origin, and have nucleosome structures which need

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    Function: of DNA polymerase

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    when it comes to DNA replication. DNA polymerase, more specifically, is involved in the process of reading and adding nucleotides to the DNA strand so a complimentary stand can be made. During the DNA replication process DNA polymerase puts new nucleotides on the 3’ end of the DNA Strand. Not only does DNA polymerase add nucleotides to a DNA strand it can also act somewhat as a “proof reader”. It can pause the replication process to fix mistakes that can occur during DNA replication. Once the sequencing

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    The Process of DNA Replication   The process of DNA replication plays a crucial role in providing genetic continuity from one generation to the next. Knowledge of the structure of DNA began with the discovery of nucleic acids in 1869. In 1952, an accurate model of the DNA molecule was presented, thanks to the work of Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Francis Crick. To reproduce, a cell must copy and transmit its genetic information (DNA) to all of its progeny. To do so, DNA replicates

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    Primase Research Paper

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    parental strands of DNA to unwind and form two replication forks. Primase, also an enzyme used in DNA replication, copies a DNA parental strand by making an RNA strand complementary to it. Primase is only active when another protein is present. There are two DNA polymerases: DNA polymerase III and DNA polymerase I. DNA polymerase III catalyzes the chemical reactions for polymerization of nucleotides. DNA polymerase I is involved in removing RNA after replication. If DNA polymerase makes a mistake during

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    1. The process where a cell passed its DNA sequence onto another cell is known as DNA replication. This process usually took place in the S phase cell cycle through mitosis where the copy of DNA molecule are segregated and cytoplasm open up leading to cell division. In order for the process to happen, an enzyme helicase must hack the hydrogen bond where the DNA “unzip” and “unwind” to establish two open template. DNA polymerase then replace the RNA primer by adding new complementary nucleotides to

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    Analysis of Techniques of Data Replication in Cloud Environment Funmilola Okelana Harrisburg University Abstract As a Business System Analyst, most of my responsibilities involve working with big data. Data management is key to the success of any company. This includes, data security, data availability and assessment. Many companies need to replicate data that is both in cloud or other infrastructures for various purposes including; uptime and resilience, remote backup and storage, branches

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    that are critical to the replication and regulation of DNA in each of the cells pathways. Interestingly enough, if just one of the subtypes is not present, then the expression of the interference is not as extreme as it could be if all of the subtypes needed for a category were present. With that said, it’s important to understand what happens during a normal cycle of DNA replication. This will provide a greater understanding of the effects of FA on the DNA replication process. By understanding

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    Claire Wisener Paul Modrich and the DNA Mismatch Repair System On December 10, 2015, three profound individuals received the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on DNA repair systems. Paul Modrich, Thomas Lindahl, and Aziz Sancar studied how the cell repairs and protects the information held in its DNA; specifically, Paul Modrich focused on DNA mismatch repair. Since DNA constantly replicates, damage and incorrect pairings are expected, but enzymes watch over DNA as it replicates and repair any

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    Dna Polymerase Synthesis

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    enzymes in our body (Pierce, 2013). More specifically, an enzyme that is involved in DNA replication is DNA polymerase. One of the main functions for DNA polymerase is to allow the synthesis of damage, that the past DNA caused, which blocks replication-fork progression. DNA polymerase can cause a complication and/or mistake, which is caused by a genetic mutation that occurs before the transcription and replication process of the DNA. One of the mutations, POLG has been directly involved in making DNA

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    within a cell to create amino acids. Biochemistry Competence 208.5.1: DNA,RNA DNA replication is an intricate process that requires many different proteins. Each protein preforms a very specific function in the creation of a new DNA strand. First helicase works by unwinding or dividing the original double helix into single stands. The point where the DNA is separated by the helicase is known as the replication fork. Single strand binding proteins attach to the newly made single strand of DNA

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