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Question
a) Identify the figure given below
b) Redraw the structure as a replicating fork and label the parts

c) Write the source of energy for this replication and name the enzyme involved in this process.
d) Mention the differences in the synthesis of protein, based on the polarity of the two template strands.
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Solution
a) Replication fork
b)

c) Deoxy nucleotide, triphosphate acts as a energy source for replication. DNA polymerase is used for replication.
d) mRNA contacting information for protein synthesis will developed from DNA strand having polariy 5 ’ → 3 ’
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