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What is the main function of DNA polymerase I?
What is the main function of DNA polymerase I?
- To remove DNA primer
- To synthesize RNA primer
- To proofread and correct nucleotide mismatch errors
- To remove RNA primer and replace the gap with DNA (correct)
Which direction does the 5'→3' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase I remove RNA primer?
Which direction does the 5'→3' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase I remove RNA primer?
- Both 5' to 3' and 3' to 5'
- 3' to 5'
- 5' to 3' (correct)
- None of the above
What is the role of the 5'→3' polymerase activity of DNA polymerase I?
What is the role of the 5'→3' polymerase activity of DNA polymerase I?
- To proofread and correct nucleotide mismatch errors
- To fill the gap with DNA (correct)
- To synthesize RNA primer
- To remove RNA primer
Where does DNA polymerase I find the primer it needs for its polymerase activity?
Where does DNA polymerase I find the primer it needs for its polymerase activity?
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What is the role of the 3'→5' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase I?
What is the role of the 3'→5' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase I?
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What is the direction of DNA synthesis during replication?
What is the direction of DNA synthesis during replication?
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Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA primer during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA primer during DNA replication?
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