Questions and Answers
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
Joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand
Which enzyme is responsible for replacing primers during DNA replication?
DNA polymerase I
What can happen if DNA replication errors are not patched up, especially at fragile sites?
Breaks in DNA leading to potential cancer
In which direction does transcription occur?
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Which molecule is responsible for carrying amino acids during protein synthesis?
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What is the purpose of adding a 5'-GTP cap and poly-A tail to mature mRNA?
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Which phase/step of the cell cycle is replication a prerequisite for?
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What is the main function of Topoisomerase during DNA replication?
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Which enzyme synthesizes new DNA strands in the 5' to 3' direction during elongation?
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Where does replication initiation begin in the DNA molecule?
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What is the direction of synthesis in the leading strand during DNA replication?
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What is the main function of Single-stranded DNA binding proteins during replication?
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