Cell Biology: DNA Replication Overview
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Which enzyme creates RNA primers on both leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

  • Helicase
  • Telomerase
  • Primase (correct)
  • Topoisomerase
  • Which DNA polymerase is known for its proofreading ability during DNA replication?

  • DNA Polymerase III (correct)
  • DNA Ligase
  • DNA Polymerase I
  • RNA Polymerase
  • What role does DNA Ligase play in DNA replication?

  • Synthesizing new DNA strands
  • Unwinding the DNA double helix
  • Joining Okazaki fragments (correct)
  • Creating RNA primers
  • Which molecule serves as a template for the synthesis of a new DNA strand during replication?

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Topoisomerase during DNA replication?

    <p>Relieving supercoiling tensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?

    <p>Helicase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of RNA Polymerase in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of DNA Primase?

    <p>Initiating RNA synthesis on the leading strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is involved in adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication?

    <p>DNA Polymerase III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of DNA Ligase in DNA replication?

    <p>Joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

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