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Linear DNA = multiple replication sites
Many OriRep – about 40,000 bases apart
• Replicated in 15-30 minutes
Replication of full genome (many chromosomes) = 5-10 hours
Okazaki fragments: 1000-2000bp in Prok, 100-200bp in Eukaryotic
Important Replication Proteins
• Gyrase – topoisomerase II (double-stranded break)
• Helicase – Unwinds DNA at replication fork to separate parental
strands
• SSB – stabilizes single-stranded DNA
• Primosome – creates RNA primer
o RNA Primase
• DNA Polymerase – 5’->3’ Polymerization + proofreading functions
In Euk, RNA primer removed by RPA (Replication Protein A)
In Prok, RNA primer removal/replacement by DNA Pol I.
• Both use DNA ligase
Nucleid Acid Hybridization: Denature DNA -> can combine with other
complimentary or almost-complimentary strand.
Chp 3,2 XX XY
Females = homogametic (XX)
XX XY
Males = heterogametic (XY)
Punnett Square