DNA Synthesis on the Lagging Strand in E

question 55

Short Answer

DNA synthesis on the lagging strand in E. coli is a complex process known to involve several proteins. Initiation of a new chain is catalyzed by the enzyme (a) _____, and elongation is catalyzed by the enzyme (b) _____. Synthesis is discontinuous, yielding short segments called (c) _____, which are eventually joined by the enzyme (d) _____, which requires the cofactor (e) _____.

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Definitions:

Recursive Algorithm

An algorithm that solves a problem by repeatedly calling itself with modified parameters until a base condition is met.

Tower Of Hanoi

A mathematical puzzle consisting of three rods and a number of disks of different sizes which need to be moved from one rod to another under specific rules.

Years

Units of time representing a period of approximately 365 days or 12 months, used to measure duration or age.

Third Fibonacci Number

The third Fibonacci number is 2, part of the sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, starting from 0 and 1.