Syllabus statements

D1.1.1 DNA replication as production of exact copies of DNA with identical base sequences

D1.1.2 Semi-conservative nature of DNA replication and role of complementary base pairing

D1.1.3 Role of helicase and DNA polymerase in DNA replication

D1.1.4 Polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis as tools for amplifying and separating DNA

D1.1.5 Applications of polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis

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D1.1.6 AHL Directionality of DNA polymerases

D1.1.7 AHL Differences between replication on the leading strand and the lagging strand

D1.1.8 AHL Functions of DNA primase, DNA polymerase I, DNA polymerase III and DNA ligase in replication

D1.1.9 AHL DNA proofreading