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LIFE 102 exam 3
enzymes involved in DNA replication
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| unwinds the helix | helicase |
| binds and stabilizes a single DNA strand | single strand binding protein |
| breaks,swivels, and rejoins DNA to relieve "overwinding" | topoisomerase |
| creates primers for leading and lagging strands | primase |
| attaches nucleotides to parent DNA to make a new strand | DNA polymerase III |
| removes RNA primer and replaces them with nucleotides | DNA polymerase I |
| joins Okazaki fragments and any other gaps | DNA ligase |
| cuts out and replaces error DNA | nuclease |
| lengthen telomeres in germ cells (eggs and sperm) | telomerase |