Biochemistry · Molecular Biology and Genetics

DNA replication

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
DNA replication, semiconservative, S-phase

Initiation and the Replication Fork

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
origin of replication, dnaA, replication bubble

Mechanism of DNA Synthesis

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
leading strand, lagging strand, Okazaki fragments

Replication in Eukaryotes

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
DNA polymerase ε, DNA polymerase δ, PCNA

Cell Cycle and DNA Replication

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
500 to 1,000 DNA polymerases, DNA methylation, Cyclins

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Antibacterial gyrase inhibitors, Anticancer topoisomerase inhibitors, Antimetabolite anticancer drugs

Definition