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12/14/2012

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Term
DNA replication is called _____ because each cell produced gets an original and a copied strand
Definition
semiconservative
Term
The process of DNA synthesis begins at spots along DNA called
Definition
origins of replication
Term
Which phase of meiosis is the exact phase by which chromosome number is reduced? The phase is characterized by chromosomes segregating
Definition
Anaphase 1
Term
Name the enzyme that produces new DNA
Definition
DNA polymerase
Term
Name the enzyme that separates and unwinds DNA for synthesis to occur
Definition
DNA heilocase
Term
Name the enzyme that joins fragments produced during DNA synthesis
Definition
DNA ligase
Term
Name the group of enzymes that cut out mistakes during the repair process of DNA synthesis
Definition
endonucleases
Term
Name the hormone signal for cells to begin Meiosis
Definition
follicle stimulating hormones
Term
The ends of chromosomes are flanked or capped by repeat ends that appear to be involved in the aging process. Name these ends (a) and name the enzyme (b) that adds these onto stem cells so they never run out of proliferative ability
Definition
a.) telomeres
b. telomerase
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