14 Questions
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S
What is the term used to describe the process of DNA duplication in which each daughter cell inherits one original strand and one new strand?
Semi-conservative replication
Which protein is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?
DNA helicase
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA primers during DNA replication?
DNA primase
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
Joining Okazaki fragments
Which enzyme relieves supercoiling during DNA replication?
DNA topoisomerase
When does histone synthesis occur during the cell cycle?
S phase
What phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S
Which bonds help contribute to the stability of the DNA double helix?
All of the above
Which proteins are needed to open up the DNA double helix during DNA synthesis?
Both DNA Helicase and Single stranded binding proteins
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA primers during DNA replication?
DNA Primase
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
Joining DNA fragments
When does histone synthesis occur during the cell cycle?
S phase
Which protein is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?
DNA Topoisomerase
Test your knowledge on the cell cycle and DNA synthesis with this physiology quiz. Covering topics such as G1, S, G2, and M phases, as well as various checkpoints and regulation mechanisms, this quiz will help you review and reinforce your understanding of cell division.
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