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steps of dna replication
- dna separation
- unwinds the dna helix.
- separates the two strands.
- proteins keep strands apart.
- temporary fix
- adds rna nucleotide to exposed dna
- adding new
- adds complementary dna bases.
- works only in the → direction.
- strand = builds dna continuously from 5-3
- strand = built dna from 5-3 in fragments called fragments.
- putting it together
- dna joins okazaki fragments together into one continuous strand.
Brief Explanations
DNA replication involves several key steps. Helicase unwinds the DNA helix, single - strand binding proteins keep the strands apart, and DNA polymerase adds complementary DNA bases. Primase adds RNA nucleotides to start the process. DNA polymerase works in the 5' - 3' direction. The leading strand is built continuously and the lagging strand in Okazaki fragments which are joined by DNA ligase.
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- Helicase; Single - strand binding;
- Primase;
- DNA polymerase; 5'; 3'; Leading; Lagging; Okazaki;
- Ligase