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What is the enzymatic activity of helicases during DNA replication?
What is the enzymatic activity of helicases during DNA replication?
- Forming RNA primers
- Polymerizing nucleotides
- Relieving tensions created by the replication bubble
- Unwinding the parental DNA strands (correct)
Which complex prevents the whole DNA polymerase ε complex from falling off the template during DNA replication?
Which complex prevents the whole DNA polymerase ε complex from falling off the template during DNA replication?
- RPA
- RFC
- PCNA (correct)
- Primase
What is the function of DNA ligases in the process of DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligases in the process of DNA replication?
- Unwinding the parental DNA strands
- Protecting single-strand DNA from nucleases
- Polymerizing nucleotides
- Ligating the different strands being formed (correct)
Which enzyme is responsible for adding deoxynucleotides to the free hydroxyl group at the 3′ end of the primer during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for adding deoxynucleotides to the free hydroxyl group at the 3′ end of the primer during DNA replication?
What is the main function of primases in DNA replication?
What is the main function of primases in DNA replication?
What type of replication is observed in DNA replication?
What type of replication is observed in DNA replication?
What is the function of the clamp loader in DNA replication?
What is the function of the clamp loader in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA polymerase-alpha in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA polymerase-alpha in DNA replication?
What is the main function of DNA ligases in DNA replication?
What is the main function of DNA ligases in DNA replication?
Which part of a chromosome makes up the G-tail at the 3'-end?
Which part of a chromosome makes up the G-tail at the 3'-end?
What is a common feature of all telomeres?
What is a common feature of all telomeres?
Which direction does DNA synthesis always proceed during replication?
Which direction does DNA synthesis always proceed during replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of Okazaki fragments?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of Okazaki fragments?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
During DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?
During DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?
What is the role of DNA polymerase III in DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase III in DNA replication?
In DNA replication, which enzyme is required to join Okazaki fragments together?
In DNA replication, which enzyme is required to join Okazaki fragments together?
