Question

Complete the following vocabulary exercise related to DNA replication.Match the words in the left-hand column with the appropriate blank in the sentences in the right-hand column.
1. During DNA replication, an open section of DNA, in which a DNA polymerase can replicate DNA, is called a_______ .
2. After replication is complete, the new DNAs, called_______ , are identical to each other.
3. The enzyme that can replicate DNA is called_______ .
4. _________are the short sections of DNA that are synthesized on the lagging strand of the replicating DNA.
5. The new DNA strand that grows continuously in the 5' to 3' direction is called the________.
leading strand
okazaki fragments
replication fork
DNA polymerase
daughter DNA

Answer 1

Answer:

1. During DNA replication, an open section of DNA, in which a DNA polymerase can replicate DNA, is called a replication fork.

2. After replication is complete, the new DNAs, called daughter DNA , are identical to each other.

3. The enzyme that can replicate DNA is called DNA polymerase.

4. Okazaki fragments are the short sections of DNA that are synthesized on the lagging strand of the replicating DNA.

5. The new DNA strand that grows continuously in the 5' to 3' direction is called the leading strand.

Explanation:

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