MindMap Gallery The process and regulation of DNA replication
DNA replication is the basis for the stable transmission of genetic information in organisms, utilizing semiconservative replication. The replication process includes initiation, elongation, and termination stages, involving the coordinated action of various enzymes and proteins. To ensure accuracy, checkpoint mechanisms exist within cells to monitor the replication process and promptly repair errors.
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The process and regulation of DNA replication
DNA Replication Overview
Definition of DNA replication
Process of duplicating the entire genome
Essential for cell division and growth
Enzymes and Proteins Involved
DNA polymerases
Catalyze the synthesis of DNA
Add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand
Helicases
Unwind the double helix
Separate DNA strands
Single-strand binding proteins (SSBs)
Stabilize the separated strands
Prevent re-annealing
Primase
Synthesizes RNA primers
Provides starting point for DNA polymerase
DNA ligase
Joins Okazaki fragments
Closes nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone
Stages of DNA Replication
Initiation
Origin of replication
Specific DNA sequence where replication begins
Recognized by initiator proteins
Unwinding of DNA
Helicase breaks hydrogen bonds between bases
Forms replication fork
Priming
RNA primers are synthesized
Provide starting point for DNA synthesis
Elongation
Leading Strand Synthesis
Continuous synthesis in 5' to 3' direction
DNA polymerase follows the replication fork
Lagging Strand Synthesis
Discontinuous synthesis in 5' to 3' direction
Okazaki fragments are later joined
Termination
Replication forks meet
End of replication on circular DNA
Or at termination sequences on linear DNA
Completion of DNA synthesis
All RNA primers are replaced with DNA
DNA ligase seals the nicks
Regulation of DNA Replication
Cell Cycle Checkpoints
G1 checkpoint
Cell size and nutrient availability
DNA damage assessment
S checkpoint
Ensure DNA replication has begun
G2 checkpoint
Check for DNA damage before mitosis
Protein Regulation
Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs)
Activate replication proteins
Control progression through cell cycle
Replication licensing factors
Prevent re-replication of DNA
Ensure each segment is replicated once per cell cycle
DNA Damage Response
DNA repair mechanisms
Repair replication errors and damage
Maintain genomic integrity
Cell Cycle Arrest
Stop cell cycle progression
Allow time for DNA repair
Apoptosis
Programmed cell death
Eliminate cells with irreparable DNA damage
Replication Fidelity
Proofreading Activity of DNA Polymerases
3' to 5' exonuclease activity
Removes incorrectly paired nucleotides
Ensures high fidelity of DNA synthesis
Mismatch Repair System
Corrects base-pair mismatches
Maintains genetic stability
Replication Slippage
Avoided by proper regulation
Can lead to microsatellite instability if not corrected