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which statement about dna replication is correct?
A. the leading strand is one of the strands of parnetal Dna
b. the leading strand is built continuously, and the lagging strand is built in pieces
c. the lagging strand is one of the strands of parental Dna
d. Dna ligase helps assemble the leading strand
e. the lagging strand is built continuously
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is the strand of DNA that contains the template information for creating a new copy of the other strand.
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∙ 14y agoThe parent strand of DNA is also refered to as the template strand. This term is used to describe processes such as DNA replication and in vitro techniques like PCR
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∙ 13y agoThey each serve as a template, or model, to produce the newly synthesized strand.
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Why does Dna have both leading and lagging Strands?
The lagging strand is called the lagging strand because, unlike the leading strand, DNA polymerase can not replicate in a 5' to 3' uninterrupted flow on this strand. Remember, DNA has two strands that run ANTIPARALLEL, one to the other; in other words they run in opposite directions.
What is the definition of a lagging strand?
A lagging strand is one of two strands of DNA found at the replication fork, or junction, in the double helix; the other strand is called the leading strand. A lagging strand requires a slight delay before undergoing replication, and it must undergo replication discontinuously in small fragments.
How many stands make up DNA double helix?
The DNA double helix contains two coiled biopolymer strands. The double helix was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick.
Which of the following statements best explains why the leading and lagging strands are synthesized using two different mechanisms?
The leading strand is created continuously, but the lagging strand is created as small fragments, known as Okazaki fragments. These fragments are later joined together to form one complete strand.
When DNA replicates the new strand is what to the original strand?
The original strands provide a template for making new strands.
Why does Dna have both leading and lagging Strands?
The lagging strand is called the lagging strand because, unlike the leading strand, DNA polymerase can not replicate in a 5' to 3' uninterrupted flow on this strand. Remember, DNA has two strands that run ANTIPARALLEL, one to the other; in other words they run in opposite directions.
How many strands are replicated in DNA replication?
Two - the leading strand and the lagging strand.
What is ligase?
This enzyme is used on the lagging strand of DNA and seals the lagging strand to its daughter strand in order to create another double helix DNA
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 is the definition of a lagging strand?
A lagging strand is one of two strands of DNA found at the replication fork, or junction, in the double helix; the other strand is called the leading strand. A lagging strand requires a slight delay before undergoing replication, and it must undergo replication discontinuously in small fragments.
How many stands make up DNA double helix?
The DNA double helix contains two coiled biopolymer strands. The double helix was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick.
Which of the following statements best explains why the leading and lagging strands are synthesized using two different mechanisms?
The leading strand is created continuously, but the lagging strand is created as small fragments, known as Okazaki fragments. These fragments are later joined together to form one complete strand.
Which strand in dna synthesis is created in pieces?
The lagging strand
Where does ssb protein bind on lagging strand or on leading strand?
ssb protein bind to the lagging strand as leading strand is invovled in dna replication and lagging strand is invovled in okazaki fragment formation
The continually elongating strand of new dna at one side of a replication fork during dna replication is known as?
The strand of DNA that is being continually created is known as the leading strand. The strand that is being created in sections/loops is known as the lagging strand. The reason that these two strands are created differently is because the two strands of DNA run in different directions (they are anti-parallel). This means that because new nucleotides can only be added in a 5'-3' direction, the two strands cannot be created in the same method.
When DNA replicates the new strand is what to the original strand?
The original strands provide a template for making new strands.
Why is the leading strand considered continuous?
The leading strand is the correct orientation, so it can be replicated continuosly - meaning the DNA Polymerase can continue to add new nucleotides without stopping. New DNA strands can only be created in a 5' to 3' direction. This is different to the lagging strand - which must be looped and copied in small, non-continuos segments. These segments are known as Okazaki fragments.
