10 Questions
What are the building units for the synthesis of newly formed DNA strands?
Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates
What is the process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules?
Replication
What is the function of DNA polymerase β in DNA replication?
Repairing DNA
What is the role of primer in DNA replication?
To initiate DNA synthesis
In which direction do DNA polymerases read the DNA template and synthesize new strands?
5' to 3' and 3' to 5' respectively
Which enzyme is involved in generating primers for DNA replication in eukaryotes?
DNA polymerase α
What is the function of DNA polymerase γ in eukaryotes?
It functions exclusively in mitochondria
What type of replication process does DNA undergo?
Semi conservative replication
What are the building units for the synthesis of newly formed DNA strands?
Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates
What is the role of the primer in DNA replication?
To provide a free OH group for DNA polymerase to extend from
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