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During DNA replication, why is an RNA primer required for the lagging strand?
During DNA replication, why is an RNA primer required for the lagging strand?
- To prevent DNA from unwinding prematurely.
- To act as a template for the synthesis of the lagging strand.
- To signal the formation of Okazaki fragments.
- To provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin adding nucleotides. (correct)
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
- To join Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand. (correct)
- To add nucleotides to the 3' end of the growing DNA strand.
- To synthesize new DNA strands.
- To unwind the double helix structure of DNA.
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
- To form peptide bonds between amino acids.
- To carry amino acids to the ribosome.
- To assemble RNA nucleotides in the 3' to 5' direction.
- To bind to the DNA at the promoter region. (correct)
