Learning Objectives:

1. To understand how DNA replicates; this involves knowing the complimentary base-pairing of the DNA sequences, and that replication is "semi-conservative".  (pages 182-186).
 

2. To know the different types of replication possible for circular and linear DNA molecules.  (pages 186-191).
 

3. To be able to describe the different types of proteins involved in DNA replication. In particular, you should know the purposes of the following proteins:

• Topoisomerase
• Helicase
• SSB proteins
• DNA Polymerase III
• RNA Primase
• DNA ligase

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