Explain the mechanism of DNA replication.Highlight the role of enzymes in the process.
The replication begins in definite regions which are called the origin of replication , Replication occurs within a small opening of the DNA referred to as Y shaped replication fork (uncoiling of DNA is by some enzymes eg Helicase and topoisome rase), Polymerisation of the nucleotides are catalysed by DNA dependent DNA polymerase in 5' - 3' directions , Deoxyribonucleotides act as substrates and also provide energy for the process , The new strands formed on 3 '-5' template is continuous, New strands formed on 5-'3' template is discontinuous, The discontinuously formed fragments are joined by enzyme DNA ligase.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.
Mention two strategies evolved to prevent self-pollination in flowers.