DNA & RNA are made of _____ connected via a phosphodiester bond
#2
Leading strand synthesis is carried out by DNA polymerase _____.
#3
DNA repair is carried out by DNA polymerase _____.
#4
The enzymes that repair mismatched base mutations (eg. spontaneous/toxic deaminations) are _____ and DNA ligase
#5
The enzyme which adds _____ to 3' ends of chromosomes to avoid loss of genetic material with every duplication is known as Telomerase
Hint: sequence
#6
H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 are called _____ histones.
#7
Unwinding /Denaturation of DNA is started by _____
#8
_____ DNA is generated by the hydrogen bonding of a third strand into a major groove of B-DNA.
#9
In all cells, replication can occur only from a _____-stranded DNA template
#10
Which base excision repair enzymes are responsible for filling and sealing the gap from the excised bases?_____ (filling) and DNA ligase III (sealing)
Hint: specific
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DNA Structure and Replication Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: DNA & RNA are made of _____ connected via a phosphodiester bond
Answer: nucleotide monophosphates
Flashcard 2: Leading strand synthesis is carried out by DNA polymerase _____.
Answer:
Flashcard 3: DNA repair is carried out by DNA polymerase _____.
Answer:
Flashcard 4: The enzymes that repair mismatched base mutations (eg. spontaneous/toxic deaminations) are _____ and DNA ligase
Answer: DNA polymerase
Flashcard 5: The enzyme which adds _____ to 3' ends of chromosomes to avoid loss of genetic material with every duplication is known as Telomerase
Answer: TTAGGG
Flashcard 6: H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 are called _____ histones.
Answer: core
Flashcard 7: Unwinding /Denaturation of DNA is started by _____
Answer: Ori-binding protein.
Flashcard 8: _____ DNA is generated by the hydrogen bonding of a third strand into a major groove of B-DNA.
Answer: Triple strand
Flashcard 9: In all cells, replication can occur only from a _____-stranded DNA template
Answer: single (double/single)
Flashcard 10: Which base excision repair enzymes are responsible for filling and sealing the gap from the excised bases?_____ (filling) and DNA ligase III (sealing)
Answer: DNA polymerase-
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