Initiation of Chloroplast DNA Replication

Authors

Michael Zundel, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brent Nielson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

chloroplast DNA replication, eukaryotic cells, replication

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the macromolecule found in cells that carries all of our genetic information. Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, where the DNA is housed. Plant cells also contain chloroplasts. Chloroplasts convert light energy into chemical energy, typically in the form of sugar. Chloroplasts contain DNA, which is thought to have evolved from an early symbiotic relationship between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell, or bacterium. The eukaryotic cell engulfed the prokaryotic cell and used it for the conversion of light energy. Chloroplast DNA replicates independent of the cell cycle and the nuclear DNA.

Recommended Citation

Zundel, Michael and Nielson, Dr. Brent (2013) "Initiation of Chloroplast DNA Replication," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1192.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1192