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DNA Polymerases and Replication
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What is the primary function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

  • To catalyze the breakdown of hydrogen bonds between DNA strands
  • To alleviate supercoiling in DNA
  • To form phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides (correct)
  • To synthesize RNA primers

    • What is the energy source used by DNA ligase to form covalent bonds?

  • FADH2
  • NADP
  • ATP or NAD (correct)
  • GTP

    • What is the direction of synthesis for the leading strand during DNA replication?

  • Same direction as the movement of the replication fork (correct)
  • In the opposite direction of the replication fork

    • What is the role of primers in DNA replication?

    <p>To initiate DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the synthesis of the leading strand and the lagging strand?

    <p>The leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the replication fork</p> Signup and view all the answers

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