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During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?
- G1 phase
- M phase
- S phase (correct)
- G2 phase
What is the enzyme responsible for unzipping the DNA molecule at the origins of replication?
What is the enzyme responsible for unzipping the DNA molecule at the origins of replication?
- Helicase (correct)
- DNA polymerase
- DNA ligase
- RNA polymerase
In which direction does DNA replication occur?
In which direction does DNA replication occur?
- 5' to 3' (correct)
- 3' to 5'
- Random direction
- Bidirectional
Where are the nucleotides added in the leading strand during DNA replication?
Where are the nucleotides added in the leading strand during DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
What term describes the fact that each new molecule of DNA conserves one strand of DNA from the original molecule?
What term describes the fact that each new molecule of DNA conserves one strand of DNA from the original molecule?
What is the function of the enzyme helicase during DNA replication?
What is the function of the enzyme helicase during DNA replication?
During DNA replication, in which direction do nucleotides get added to the leading strand?
During DNA replication, in which direction do nucleotides get added to the leading strand?
What is the role of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
What occurs at the sites called origins of replication during DNA replication?
What occurs at the sites called origins of replication during DNA replication?
What is the final outcome of DNA replication?
What is the final outcome of DNA replication?
What is meant by semiconservative in the context of DNA replication?
What is meant by semiconservative in the context of DNA replication?
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