DNA double helix — structure?
Two antiparallel strands with base pairing.
Replication fork — role?
Site where DNA unwinds for replication.
RNA polymerase — function?
Synthesizes RNA from DNA template.
DNA — structure?
Double helix, two antiparallel strands.
Nucleotide — components?
Phosphate, deoxyribose sugar, nitrogenous base.
Complementary bases — pairs?
A pairs with T; C pairs with G.
Antiparallel strands — significance?
Allow proper enzymatic function during replication.
DNA replication fork — feature?
Y-shaped structure where DNA unwinds.
Helicase — role?
Unwinds DNA at the replication fork.
Leading vs lagging strand — difference?
Leading is continuous; lagging is discontinuous.
Answer 9 questions on Fundamentals of DNA Replication.
1. What is the structure of DNA characterized by?
2. Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix at the replication fork during DNA replication?
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