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DNA Replication and Repair


Problems

Problem : Why is DNA replication called "semi-conservative"?


Problem : The number of replication forks in a DNA helix is often an even number. Explain this finding.


Problem : In what direction (5' to 3' or 3' to 5') does biological DNA replication take place?


Problem : The strand on which DNA replication is continuos is called the ___________. The strand on which DNA replication is discontinuous is called the ___________.


Problem : Replication on the lagging strand is mediated by small segments of nucleotides called what?