Name and state the functions of the enzymes involved in DNA replication.
Answers
The enzymes involved in DNA replication are:
DNA Polymerase- They help in the synthesis of DNA molecules during replication.
Ligase- This enzyme joins two strands of DNA
Helicase- Unwinds the DNA strands during replication
Topoisomerase- Resolves the supercoiling of DNA
Primase- Helps in the synthesis of RNA primer during DNA replication
Answer:
DNA polymerase is the enzyme that carries in the daughter nucleotides, and DNA helicase is the one that unwinds the double helix to open the replication fork. While every replication fork consists of a leading and lagging strand, each fork is actually joined to another fork in the form of a replication bubble.
Enzymes involved in DNA replication are:----
Helicase (unwinds the DNA double helix)
Gyrase (relieves the buildup of torque during unwinding)
Primase (lays down RNA primers)
DNA polymerase III (main DNA synthesis enzyme)
DNA polymerase I (replaces RNA primers with DNA)
Ligase (fills in the gaps)