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What is the primary function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of primers in DNA replication?
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What is the difference between the synthesis of the leading strand and the lagging strand?
What is the difference between the synthesis of the leading strand and the lagging strand?
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