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| Sequence of DNA that initiates replication |
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| Specific region where DNA denatures into single strands and within which replication commences |
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| Locally denatured segment of DNA |
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| Single strands of the replication bubble on which new DNA is made |
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| Y-shaped structure formed when DNA untwists |
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| Bidirectional replication |
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| Synthesis of DNA in both directions away from an origin of replication |
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| Binds to replicator and denatures the A-T rich region |
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| An enzyme that catalyzes unwinding of DNA double helix at replication fork during DNA replication |
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| Enzyme that catalyzes formation of a short RNA primer in DNA replication |
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| A complex of primase, helicase, and other proteins that function in DNA synthesis |
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| Single stranded DNA-binding (SSB) proteins |
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| Stabilize each single stranded DNA and prevents them from rejoining |
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| New strand of DNA being synthesized in the same direction as the movement of the replication fork |
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| New strand of DNA being synthesized in the opposite direction as the movement of the replication fork |
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| Semidiscontinous replication |
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| One strand of DNA is synthesized continuously, the other is not |
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| Fragments of lagging strand DNA |
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| Joins together Okazaki fragments |
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| Proteins closely associated form together and bind to replicating DNA |
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| Rolling circle replication |
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| Double stranded DNA replicates to produce linear DNA |
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| Stretch of DNA from the origin of replication to the two termini of replication |
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| Autonomously replicating sequences |
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| Replicators in eukaryotes of approximately 100 base pairs |
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| Origin recognition complex (ORC) |
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| Initiator protein in eukaryotes |
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