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What is the function of RNase H during DNA replication?
What is the function of RNase H during DNA replication?
- To degrade RNA primers and replace them with DNA nucleotides (correct)
- To synthesize RNA primers
- To unwind DNA and break H-bonds
- To connect Okazaki fragments to one another
During the elongation step of DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing the matching strand in the 5’ to 3’ direction?
During the elongation step of DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing the matching strand in the 5’ to 3’ direction?
- DNA polymerase (correct)
- RNase H
- DNA primase
- Helicase
During the termination step of DNA replication, what is the role of the protein that binds to the termination site sequence?
During the termination step of DNA replication, what is the role of the protein that binds to the termination site sequence?
- To connect Okazaki fragments to one another
- To unwind DNA and break H-bonds
- To physically stop DNA replication (correct)
- To synthesize the matching strand in the 5’ to 3’ direction
What is the function of DNA primase during DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA primase during DNA replication?
What is the characteristic of Okazaki fragments synthesized during DNA replication?
What is the characteristic of Okazaki fragments synthesized during DNA replication?
What is the purpose of the RNA primer during DNA replication?
What is the purpose of the RNA primer during DNA replication?
What is the role of sigma factor in RNA synthesis in E. coli?
What is the role of sigma factor in RNA synthesis in E. coli?
What is the function of the TATA-binding protein (TBP) in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of the TATA-binding protein (TBP) in eukaryotic cells?
What happens when RNA polymerase encounters a terminator sequence in E. coli?
What happens when RNA polymerase encounters a terminator sequence in E. coli?
What is the role of general transcription factors in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of general transcription factors in eukaryotic cells?
What is the first step in messenger RNA synthesis in both E. coli and eukaryotes?
What is the first step in messenger RNA synthesis in both E. coli and eukaryotes?
What is the result of the termination step in E. coli?
What is the result of the termination step in E. coli?
What is the primary function of RNA primer in DNA replication?
What is the primary function of RNA primer in DNA replication?
What type of RNA is involved in the initiation step of DNA replication?
What type of RNA is involved in the initiation step of DNA replication?
During DNA replication, what is the function of Helicase?
During DNA replication, what is the function of Helicase?
What is the process called when old and new DNA strands are mixed during DNA replication?
What is the process called when old and new DNA strands are mixed during DNA replication?
What is the name of the enzyme that prevents the DNA double helix from re-annealing after DNA helicase unwinds?
What is the name of the enzyme that prevents the DNA double helix from re-annealing after DNA helicase unwinds?
What is the name of the point on the DNA molecule where the replication process starts?
What is the name of the point on the DNA molecule where the replication process starts?
