Dna function and replication

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DNA Function
Stores information for making proteins that provide structure and function for the cell
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Replication
The process of DNA making more DNA
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Transcription
The process where DNA serves as a template for making an RNA copy
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Translation
The process where RNA is used to make proteins
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Semiconservative Replication
Each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand
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Antiparallel Configuration
DNA strands run in opposite directions
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Replication Fork
The point where DNA strands separate for replication
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DNA Polymerase
The enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to a new DNA strand
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Leading Strand
The DNA strand that is synthesized continuously
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Lagging Strand
The DNA strand synthesized in short segments called Okazaki fragments
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Okazaki Fragments
Short pieces of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand and joined together by ligase
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Ligase
The enzyme that joins Okazaki fragments together