Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: DNA Replication // ANSWER KEY

To understand DNA replication, we need to understand the "why". Why does DNA need to replicate before cells divide?

Deoxyribose (sugar). Total number in image?

Nitrogenous base. Total number in image?

Hydrogen bond. Total number in image?

3. Helicase:

DNA Polymerase:

Primase:

Ligase:

8. Explain what is meant by the "lagging" strand and why this occurs.