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There are a variety of enzymes used in replication. Helicase is used to open the hydrogen bonds that connect the two strands. However, this causes a tension to form in the strands (like a wind up toy) so some of it needs to be released. This is done by topoisomerase, which cuts the strands, lets them spin out some of the tension and attaches the DNA back together again. Moving behind helicase, is an enzyme called SSBP. This basically binds to the DNA sequence to prevent it from reattaching to itself after helicase unzips it; DNA would otherwise just bond back with the other strand. Then an RNA Polymerase called primase comes and attaches a primer to the DNA strands. This is needed because the next enzyme, DNA polymerase will not from scratch and needs a base to work from: the primer serves this role. Starting on the primer, DNA Polymerase III synthesizes the new strand, but the primers are still left on the strands. These will be removed by DNA Polymerase I which also adds new nucleotides to the hole left by the primer. Finally, an enzyme called ligase fills the one nucleotide gap left between the primer and the newly synthesized DNA with a sugar phosphate backbone (not another nucleotide)
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What two nucleic acids are involved in transcription?
Transcription involves the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template. The two nucleic acids involved are DNA, which serves as the template for RNA synthesis, and RNA, which is the product of transcription.
Are nucleic acids organic or inorganic compounds?
Nucleic acids are organic compounds.
What are the 4 major classes of organic compounds?
The four major classes of organic compounds are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Carbohydrates serve as a source of energy, proteins are essential for structure and function in the body, lipids play roles in energy storage and cell membrane structure, and nucleic acids are involved in genetic information storage and transfer.
Nucleic acids and carbohydrates are a type of what?
Nucleic acids and carbohydrates are types of biomolecules.
How does the chemical makeup of proteins and nucleic acids differ from the makeup of carbohydrates and lipids?
Proteins and nucleic acids are made up of amino acids and nucleotides, respectively, while carbohydrates are composed of sugars and lipids are made of fatty acids. Proteins and nucleic acids are polymers built from their respective building blocks, whereas carbohydrates and lipids can exist as monomers or polymers. Additionally, proteins and nucleic acids are essential for biological functions like enzyme activity and genetic information storage, while carbohydrates and lipids are primarily involved in energy storage and structural support.
What are the nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are polymers of nucleotides; they are involved in genetics.
How are nucleic acids used by cells?
Nucleic acids serve as the genetic material of cells, carrying instructions for building and maintaining the cell's structures and functions. They are involved in processes such as DNA replication, transcription of DNA into RNA, and translation of RNA into proteins. Nucleic acids also play a role in cellular communication and signaling.
What nucleic acids are involved in transcription?
Deoxyribose nucleic acid, transcribed into, Ribose nucleic acid.
What does the code for genetic information change to during translation?
Nucleic Acids to Amino Acids--APEX
Are fatty acids involved in translation?
no
What macromolecules that function as the genetic material and are involved in protein systhesis are?
nucleic acids
What macromolecule provides instructions for growth?
Nucleic acids
What two nucleic acids are involved in transcription?
Transcription involves the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template. The two nucleic acids involved are DNA, which serves as the template for RNA synthesis, and RNA, which is the product of transcription.
Does plant vacuole has nucleic acid?
Yes, plant vacuoles can contain nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA. These nucleic acids are involved in various cellular processes, including gene expression and regulation within the plant cell.
What is the nucleic acids job?
Nucleic acids serve as the genetic material in living organisms, carrying the instructions for the synthesis of proteins and other important molecules. They are involved in processes such as DNA replication, transcription, and translation, which are essential for cell growth, development, and function.
What does translation consists of in bio?
the conversion of genetic information fromthe language of nucleic acids to the language of proteins
What specific role does nucleic plays you living organisms?
[standard English: What specific role do nucleic acids play in living organisms?] Nucleic acids store each cell's genetic code, handling transcription and translation of the code into chemicals needed by the cell.
