Okazaki fragments become incorporated into which component of the DNA replication complex?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Animation 13.4 Quiz
Which is a reason that explains why DNA replication occurs in a continuous fashion on one parental DNA strand and in a discontinuous fashion on the other parental DNA strand?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Animation 13.4 Quiz
How does synthesis of the leading strand differ from synthesis of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Animation 13.4 Quiz
Ligases are enzymes that link two DNA fragments together. Suppose a bacterium develops a mutation in the ligase gene needed for DNA replication. This mutation results in an inactive form of the enzyme. What outcome can you expect for this bacterium and why?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.3 DNA Is Replicated Semiconservatively