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Key Proteins and Functions in Replication

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  • Helicase

    Unwinds DNA double helix

  • Topoisomerase

    Relieves supercoiling strain

  • Single Stranded binding proteins

    Stabilizes unwound DNA

  • Primase

    Synthesizes RNA Primer

  • DNA polymerase

    Synthesizes RNA primer

  • DNA Clamp

    Increases processivity

  • DNA ligase

    Joins Okazaki fragments

  • Telomerase

    Extends telomeres

  • mRNA

    Template for protein synthesis

  • tRNA

    Transfers amino acids to ribosome

  • rRNA

    Forms ribosome, catalyzes translation