6 Questions
Which statement about base pairing in DNA is correct?
Guanine pairs with Thymine via 3 hydrogen bonds.
In double-stranded DNA, the strands run in opposite directions. Which direction does the 5’ end point towards?
The 3’ end of the complementary strand.
What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the double helix during DNA replication?
Helicase
During DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers?
Primase
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
Joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand
Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading and correcting errors in newly synthesized DNA?
DNA polymerase
Test your knowledge on DNA structure, heredity, and important points about DNA such as its preference for being double-stranded. Explore key concepts related to genetics and inheritance.
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