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In the process of DNA replication, which of the following statements is true?
In the process of DNA replication, which of the following statements is true?
- Both strands of the double helix are completely newly synthesized.
- One strand of the double helix is conserved from the parent molecule, and the other is newly synthesized. (correct)
- Both strands of the double helix are conserved from the parent molecule.
- The process involves the synthesis of a completely new double helix, independent of the parent molecule.
In the process of DNA synthesis, which end of the growing polynucleotide chain do nucleotides get added to?
In the process of DNA synthesis, which end of the growing polynucleotide chain do nucleotides get added to?
- Both the 5' and 3' ends simultaneously
- The 5' end
- The ends are not relevant; nucleotides can be added anywhere along the chain.
- The 3' end (correct)
What is the role of the template strand during DNA synthesis?
What is the role of the template strand during DNA synthesis?
- It is responsible for unwinding the double helix during replication.
- It serves as a primer for initiating DNA synthesis.
- It provides instructions for the order of nucleotides to be added via base pairing. (correct)
- It acts as a catalyst for the addition of nucleotides.
What is required for a phosphodiester bond to form between nucleotides during DNA synthesis?
What is required for a phosphodiester bond to form between nucleotides during DNA synthesis?
Which of the following best describes the process of DNA synthesis?
Which of the following best describes the process of DNA synthesis?
What is the orientation of the growing daughter strand relative to the template strand during DNA synthesis?
What is the orientation of the growing daughter strand relative to the template strand during DNA synthesis?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for catalyzing the addition of nucleotides during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for catalyzing the addition of nucleotides during DNA replication?
What is the purpose of the repetitive addition of nucleotides during DNA synthesis?
What is the purpose of the repetitive addition of nucleotides during DNA synthesis?
What is required for the process of DNA synthesis to proceed to the addition of the next nucleotide?
What is required for the process of DNA synthesis to proceed to the addition of the next nucleotide?
What is the relationship between the growing daughter strand and the template strand during DNA synthesis?
What is the relationship between the growing daughter strand and the template strand during DNA synthesis?
