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How do base pairing rules explain how a strand of DNA acts as a template during DNA replication?
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∙ 13y ago
the 4 nucleotide bases are adenine, guanine, thymidine & cytosine.
In a double stranded DNA adenine always pairs with thymidine & guanine always pairs with cytosine.
so knowing the base pairs in strand we can determine the base pairs of the other strand. hence DNA strand acts as a template during DNA replication.
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∙ 13y ago
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What enzyme reads the DNA template?
Various DNA polymerases read the DNA template during replication of DNA. Various RNA polymerases read the DNA template during transcription.
What role does complementary base-pairing play in DNA replication?
The base-pairing during transcription is the same as when DNA replicates, except that RNA has uracil instead of thymine.
Why is complementary base pairing necessary for replication?
Complementary base pairing is necessary because it ensures the fidelity of the DNA sequence during replication. Because only one base can pair with only one other, the two daughter strands of DNA made during replication will be the exact same as the original parent strand. If this were not the case DNA replication would result in random DNA sequences.
What does semi-conservative mean regard to DNA replication?
replicated DNA is made of one old strand and one new strand.
DNA is copied during a process called?
Replication.
What is the explanation for the process of replication?
During DNA replication, the DNA molecule separates into two strands, then produces two new complementary strands following the rules of base pairing. Each strand of the double helix of DNA serves as a template, or model, for the new strand.
What is the pairing of replication chromosomes during meiosis called?
I believe it is the Anaphase of Mitosis
What enzyme reads the DNA template?
Various DNA polymerases read the DNA template during replication of DNA. Various RNA polymerases read the DNA template during transcription.
Why is the pairing of bases during replication essential for the transmission of inherited traits from the parent offspring?
The pairing of bases during replication is very much essential for transmission of inherited traits from parent to offspring because if we did not have these we wouldn't be any different than anyone else in the world. Our genetics make us who we are today.
What feature of a DNA molecule ensures accurate replication of the strands during each PCR cycle?
Complementary base pairing
Why is the pairing of bases essential during replication essential for the transmission of inherited traits from parent to offspring?
The pairing of bases during replication is very much essential for transmission of inherited traits from parent to offspring because if we did not have these we wouldn't be any different than anyone else in the world. Our genetics make us who we are today.
What role does complementary base-pairing play in DNA replication?
The base-pairing during transcription is the same as when DNA replicates, except that RNA has uracil instead of thymine.
Why is DNA replication semi-conserbribe?
I think there is a mistake in the question. The DNA replication is said to be semi-conservative because during DNA replication one stand will be parental and the other will be newly formed. This happens due to the complimentary base pairing.
Why is complementary base pairing necessary for replication?
Complementary base pairing is necessary because it ensures the fidelity of the DNA sequence during replication. Because only one base can pair with only one other, the two daughter strands of DNA made during replication will be the exact same as the original parent strand. If this were not the case DNA replication would result in random DNA sequences.
What would you see if point mutation occurred during DNA replication?
A change to the newly synthesized DNA strand, but not the template.
Why is the base pairing during replication essential for the transmission of inherited traits?
The pairing of bases during replication is very much essential for transmission of inherited traits from parent to offspring because if we did not have these we wouldn't be any different than anyone else in the world. Our genetics make us who we are today.
Explain the function of replication?
DNA replication requires the opening of the 'zipped up' DNA strand. This is so a 'new' strand of DNA can be inserted and have a template strand to 'read' off. DNA polymerase analyses the bases on the template strand and adds each complementary base to synthesise the 'new' strand. In order for DNA polymerase to be able to do this the DNA has to be opened up by helicase to reveal the bases of the template strand. The unzipping of the DNA by helicase forms the replication fork. Thus the function of the replication fork is to reveal template strands for DNA replication to actually occur.
