1. DNA replication
2. Semi-conservative
3. Helicase, single-strand binding proteins, topoisomerase, primase, DNA polymerase, ligase
4. Leading strand: synthesized continuously; Lagging strand: synthesized in fragments (Okazaki fragments)
5. 5' to 3'
6. DNA polymerase III
7. DNA polymerase I
8. Ligase
9. Proofreading function of DNA polymerase
10. Telomeres
11. Telomerase
12. Mutations
13. Point mutation, insertion, deletion
14. Silent, missense, nonsense
15. Frameshift mutation
16. DNA repair mechanisms
17. Mismatch repair, nucleotide excision repair, base excision repair
18. Cancer
19. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
20. Primers, DNA polymerase, nucleotides, template DNA, buffer, thermal cycler
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of dna the molecule of heredity worksheet.