DNA replication — Flashcards

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Drugs that block DNA replication often have a modified _____, preventing addition of the next nucleotide ("chain termination")

Telomerase is a rare example where _____ activity occurs endogenously in humans

Which prokaryotic polymerase has both 3 to 5' exonuclease activity and 5' to 3' exonuclease activity?_____

What is another name for prokaryotic topoisomerase II? _____

Topoisomerase _____ induces breaks in single strands of DNA

Which enzyme is responsible for elongating the DNA strand? _____

Upregulation of _____ prevents chromosomal shortening and cell death in tumors

The _____ is a Y-shaped region along the DNA template where leading and lagging strands are synthesized

What triplet is associated with Huntington's disease?

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What triplet is associated with Fragile X syndrome?

DNA replication Flashcards for USMLE

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