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During DNA replication DNA is split apart into two strands as the new DNA strands are created what is the function of DNA polymerase?
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∙ 12y ago
The polymerase itself does not separate the DNA strands. Helicase (another enzyme, sometimes found in complex with a polymerase holoenzyme) does the separating for it, ahead of the replication fork.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoDNA polymerase runs along the strand of required DNA and reads the bases to form complementary sets of bases which comprise the mRNA required for protein synthesis.
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What enzymes are responsible for replication of the DNA molecule?
Helicase is the enzymes that splits the double helix into two separate strands, and DNA Polymerase (as opposed to RNA Polymerase) joins the nucleotides together in the new strands being created.
How are individual DNA strands are constructed?
DNA replication duplicates the DNA strands. This process is accompanied by various enzymes such as DNA polymerase, Helicase, Topoisomerase.In labs they are constructred by Polymerase chain reaction(PCR).
What enzyme unzips the DNA molecule?
There are several enzymes that 'unzip' DNA. These enzymes are collectively known as DNA helicases. DNA helicases are helix-destabilizing enzymes that bind to DNA at the origin of replication and break hydrogen bonds, thereby separating the two strands. This allows RNA polymerase to begin transcription (copying) of the DNA sequence.
Difference between DNA replication and transcription?
1. Replication is the duplication of two-strands of DNA. Transcription is the formation of single, identical RNA from the two-stranded DNA. 2. There are different proteins involved in replication and transcription. 3. In replication, the end result is two daughter cells, while in transcription, the end result is a protein molecule. 4. In transcription, DNA serves as the template for RNA synthesis.
Is RNA polymerase used in both leading and lagging strands of DNA replication?
the leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the movement of the replication fork, and the lagging strand is synthesized in the opposite direction
What enzymes are responsible for replication of the DNA molecule?
Helicase is the enzymes that splits the double helix into two separate strands, and DNA Polymerase (as opposed to RNA Polymerase) joins the nucleotides together in the new strands being created.
How are individual DNA strands are constructed?
DNA replication duplicates the DNA strands. This process is accompanied by various enzymes such as DNA polymerase, Helicase, Topoisomerase.In labs they are constructred by Polymerase chain reaction(PCR).
What enzyme builds new DNA strands from existing strands during DNA replication?
DNA Polymerase III is responsible for adding new nucleotides to the strand being synthesised. Also involved in DNA replication are DNA Polymerase I which replaces primers with nucleotides, and DNA Ligase which joins fragments of DNA together.
What separates the DNA strands during replication?
That would be called the Replication Fork
What major enzyme involved on replication?
DNA Helicase is the major enzyme involved in the replication of DNA. The reason why it is so important is that it unwinds the DNA which creates two separate strands.
What function does a DNA polymerase have?
To split DNA strands to create doubles.
What enzyme unzips the DNA molecule?
There are several enzymes that 'unzip' DNA. These enzymes are collectively known as DNA helicases. DNA helicases are helix-destabilizing enzymes that bind to DNA at the origin of replication and break hydrogen bonds, thereby separating the two strands. This allows RNA polymerase to begin transcription (copying) of the DNA sequence.
What enzyme adds base pairs in order to create the new strands in DNA replication?
DNA polymerase is the enzyme that replicates the pattern of the nucleotide bases. Its function is find the correct base, and then to bond it onto the original strand.
Difference between DNA replication and transcription?
1. Replication is the duplication of two-strands of DNA. Transcription is the formation of single, identical RNA from the two-stranded DNA. 2. There are different proteins involved in replication and transcription. 3. In replication, the end result is two daughter cells, while in transcription, the end result is a protein molecule. 4. In transcription, DNA serves as the template for RNA synthesis.
True or False Enzymes known as DNA polymerase assemble new DNA strands into a proper base sequence during replication?
true
Is RNA polymerase used in both leading and lagging strands of DNA replication?
the leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the movement of the replication fork, and the lagging strand is synthesized in the opposite direction
Why DNA replication is popularly known as enzyme dependent?
DNA replication is aided by enzymes. Without the enzymes DNA will not be able to replicate.There are three main enzymes involved-Helicase - This enzyme separates the two parental DNADNA Polymerase - This enzyme exists in different forms and each one of them have a specific function in the replication of DNA.In short, it enhances each strands, adds base pairs and repairs any damage done to the strands during the replication process.Ligase - This enzyme puts the two stands together after the replication is complete.
