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DNA Replication

Learning Objective: At the end of this RLO you should be able to:

  1. Describe the steps involved in eukaryotic DNA replication
  2. List the proteins and enzymes involved in eukaryotic DNA replication
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  • Overview of Cell Cycle
  • Overview of DNA Replication
  • Step 1: Initiation
  • Step 2: Elongation
  • Step 3: Termination
  • Telomeres
  • Summary: Features of Eukaryotic DNA Replication
  • Assessment 1
  • Assessment 2
  • Feedback
  • Resources
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Summary: Features of Eukaryotic DNA Replication

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  • Home
  • Overview of Cell Cycle
  • Overview of DNA Replicatione
  • Step 1: Initiation
  • Step 2: Elongation
  • Step 3: Termination
  • Telomeres
  • Summary: Features of Eukaryotic DNA Replication
  • Assessment 1
  • Assessment 2
  • Feedback
  • Resources

Summary: Features of Eukaryotic DNA Replication

Click on the numbers at the bottom to learn more about the important features of DNA:

Environment
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Semi Conservative
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Starts at the 'origin'
Synthesis always in the 5 - 3' direction
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DNA replication in eukaryotic cells is bidirectional
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Semi discontinuous
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Requires RNA primers
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RLO released: 27th May 2021

Page last updated: 15th June 2021

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