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DNA Replication Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA Ligase | Catalyzes dehydration reactions to build new covalent bonds in the sugar-phosphate backbone |
| DNA pol III | Reads 3' -> 5' Builds 5' -> 3' |
| DNA pol I | Removes and replaces RNA primers with DNA nucleotides |
| Helicase | Separates parental DNA strands by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs |
| Single-strand binding protein | Keeps strands seperated |
| Primase | Builds small complementary RNA primers (A, U, G, C) |
| Topoisomerase | Manages DNA's shape by cutting and rejoining its strands, relieving twisting (supercoiling) |