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| Helicase (Opening the Helix) |
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Definition
| Catalyzes the breaking of H-bonds between base pairs to open DNA helix. |
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| SSBPs (Opening the Helix) |
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Definition
| Stabilizes single-stranded DNA. |
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Term
| Topoisomerase (Opening the Helix) |
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Definition
| Breaks and rejoins DNA double helix to relieve twisting forces caused by opening. |
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Term
| Primase (Leading Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Catalyzes synthesis of RNA primer. |
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Term
| DNA Polymerase III (Leading Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Extends the leading strand. |
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Term
| Sliding Clamp (Leading Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Holds DNA polymerase in place during strand extension. |
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Term
| Primase (Lagging Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Catalyzes synthesis of RNA primer on an Okazaki fragment. |
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Term
| DNA Polymerase III (Lagging Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Extends an Okazaki fragment. |
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Term
| Sliding Clamp (Lagging Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Holds DNA polymerase in place during strand extension. |
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Term
| DNA Polymerase I (Lagging Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Removes the RNA primer and replaces it with DNA. |
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Term
| DNA Ligase (Lagging Strand Synthesis) |
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Definition
| Catalyzes joining of Okazaki fragments into continuous strand. |
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Term
| What happens when two replication bubbles approach each other on a linear chromosome? |
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Definition
| Tension builds up as the twisting helices are strained. |
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