AP Biology Flashcards: Dna Replication

Study Dna Replication in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the function of the sliding clamp in DNA replication?

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ANSWER

Increases processivity of DNA polymerase. Keeps polymerase attached for longer synthesis periods.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Dna Replication, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Biology.

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Practice questions

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After replication, each daughter DNA molecule contains one parental strand and one newly synthesized complementary strand. A researcher observes a point mutation present in only one of the two sister chromatids immediately after S phase. Which explanation best accounts for this observation?

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