DNA Replication

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What are the building units for the synthesis of newly formed DNA strands?

  • Ribonucleotides
  • Ribonucleoside triphosphates
  • Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates (correct)
  • Deoxyribonucleotides

What is the process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules?

  • Replication (correct)
  • Translation
  • Transcription
  • Recombination

What is the function of DNA polymerase β in DNA replication?

  • Generating primers for DNA replication
  • Acting as the lead polymerase in DNA synthesis
  • Synthesizing new DNA strands in 5' to 3' direction
  • Repairing DNA (correct)

What is the role of primer in DNA replication?

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

In which direction do DNA polymerases read the DNA template and synthesize new strands?

<p>5' to 3' and 3' to 5' respectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is involved in generating primers for DNA replication in eukaryotes?

<p>DNA polymerase α (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNA polymerase γ in eukaryotes?

<p>It functions exclusively in mitochondria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of replication process does DNA undergo?

<p>Semi conservative replication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the building units for the synthesis of newly formed DNA strands?

<p>Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the primer in DNA replication?

<p>To provide a free OH group for DNA polymerase to extend from (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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