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What is the main enzyme involved in the replication process in living cells like E. coli?
What is the main enzyme involved in the replication process in living cells like E. coli?
- DNA-dependent DNA polymerase (correct)
- DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
- RNA-dependent RNA polymerase
- RNA-dependent DNA polymerase
Why is it important for DNA polymerases to catalyze the reaction with a high degree of accuracy?
Why is it important for DNA polymerases to catalyze the reaction with a high degree of accuracy?
- To avoid mutations (correct)
- To speed up the replication process
- To reduce the cost of replication
- To increase the efficiency of energy usage
What would happen if there is a mistake during DNA replication?
What would happen if there is a mistake during DNA replication?
- The process of replication speeds up
- Energy efficiency increases
- Mutations may occur (correct)
- The cost of replication decreases
What serves as the template for DNA polymerase during the replication process?
What serves as the template for DNA polymerase during the replication process?
What enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the polymerization of deoxynucleotides in E. coli?
What enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the polymerization of deoxynucleotides in E. coli?
What provides energy for polymerization reactions in DNA replication?
What provides energy for polymerization reactions in DNA replication?
Why can't the two strands of DNA be separated over their entire length during replication?
Why can't the two strands of DNA be separated over their entire length during replication?
What is the term used to describe the small opening in the DNA helix where replication occurs?
What is the term used to describe the small opening in the DNA helix where replication occurs?
Why is DNA replication continuous on one strand and discontinuous on the other?
Why is DNA replication continuous on one strand and discontinuous on the other?
Which enzyme is responsible for joining the discontinuously synthesized fragments in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for joining the discontinuously synthesized fragments in DNA replication?
