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DNA replication
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA replication | the process of making an exact copy of your DNA. Takes place in the nucleus |
| Parental DNA | The original double strand on DNA. Serve as a template for DNA replication |
| Leading strand | made continuously; DNA polymerase stays on template |
| lagging strand | built in pieces that nedd to be joined together |
| DNA polymersae | enzyme responsible for making new DNA; strand. |
| DNA ligase | (lagging strand) connects DNA fragments to form a continous strand |