Cell Biology: DNA Replication Overview

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Which enzyme creates RNA primers on both leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

Primase

Which DNA polymerase is known for its proofreading ability during DNA replication?

DNA Polymerase III

What role does DNA Ligase play in DNA replication?

Joining Okazaki fragments

Which molecule serves as a template for the synthesis of a new DNA strand during replication?

DNA

What is the function of Topoisomerase during DNA replication?

Relieving supercoiling tensions

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

Helicase

What is the function of RNA Polymerase in eukaryotic cells?

Synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template

What is the role of DNA Primase?

Initiating RNA synthesis on the leading strand

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

DNA Polymerase III

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

Joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand

Learn about the fundamentals, process, telomerase, clinical significance, and more of DNA replication in cell biology. This quiz covers the basics of DNA replication and its importance in cellular processes.

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