The mechanism of DNA replication

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What mechanism of DNA replication was demonstrated by Meselson and Stahl?

Semi-conservative mechanism.

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What enzyme breaks the hydrogen bonds holding the polynucleotide chains together during DNA replication?

DNA helicase.

<p>DNA helicase. </p>
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What is the area where DNA helicase works called?

Replication fork.

<p>Replication fork. </p>
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What does DNA polymerase do during DNA replication?

Joins new nucleotides to their complementary bases by catalyzing the formation of phosphodiester bonds.

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In which direction does DNA polymerase work when adding new nucleotides?

From the 5’ to 3’ direction.

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What do the original polynucleotide chains serve as during DNA replication?

Templates for the aligning of new nucleotides.