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What is the main function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
What is the main function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
- Remove primers from the template
- Initiate the DNA replication process
- Add nucleotides to the 3-OH group (correct)
- Assist in the arrangement of nucleotides by primase
Where does replication always start?
Where does replication always start?
- In the middle of the parent DNA strand
- At a random point on the parent DNA strand
- At the origin of replication (correct)
- At the end of the parent DNA strand
What is the purpose of the primase enzyme during DNA replication?
What is the purpose of the primase enzyme during DNA replication?
- Arrange some nucleotides on the template strands (correct)
- Join the two units of DNA polymerase
- Initiate the DNA replication process
- Add nucleotides to the new daughter strands
What are Okazaki Fragments?
What are Okazaki Fragments?
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What is proof-reading in terms of DNA polymerase function?
What is proof-reading in terms of DNA polymerase function?
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How are daughter strands synthesized during DNA replication?
How are daughter strands synthesized during DNA replication?
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