5 Questions
What is the enzyme responsible for breaking the hydrogen bonds between DNA bases during replication?
Helicase
Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication?
DNA polymerase
What are the short fragments on the lagging strand called?
Okazaki fragments
In which direction does the DNA polymerase enzyme work?
5' to 3'
What is the result of DNA replication?
Two identical DNA molecules
Test your knowledge of DNA replication with this quiz. Explore the steps involved in the semi-conservative replication process, including the unwinding of DNA helix, the role of helicase and primase, and the significance of replication in growth and repair.
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