7 Questions
During which process is DNA copied in a dividing cell?
Mitosis
What is the function of helicases in DNA replication?
Separate/unwind the DNA strands
What is the term for the Y-shaped region that forms during DNA replication?
Replication bubble
What is the result of DNA replication in a dividing cell?
Two separate, identical DNA molecules
What is the term for the synthesis that occurs in different directions on each strand during DNA replication?
Anti-parallel synthesis
What are the gaps in the new DNA strand filled by during replication?
DNA polymerases
What is the term for the fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication?
Okazaki fragments
Test your knowledge of DNA replication with this quiz. Identify the correct sequence of events and the key enzymes involved in the process.
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