10 Questions
In the process of DNA replication, which of the following statements is true?
One strand of the double helix is conserved from the parent molecule, and the other is newly synthesized.
In the process of DNA synthesis, which end of the growing polynucleotide chain do nucleotides get added to?
The 3' end
What is the role of the template strand during DNA synthesis?
It provides instructions for the order of nucleotides to be added via base pairing.
What is required for a phosphodiester bond to form between nucleotides during DNA synthesis?
The incoming nucleotide must properly pair with the corresponding base in the template strand.
Which of the following best describes the process of DNA synthesis?
It is an iterative process where nucleotides are added one by one to the growing strand.
What is the orientation of the growing daughter strand relative to the template strand during DNA synthesis?
Anti-parallel
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for catalyzing the addition of nucleotides during DNA replication?
DNA polymerase
What is the purpose of the repetitive addition of nucleotides during DNA synthesis?
To elongate the growing daughter strand
What is required for the process of DNA synthesis to proceed to the addition of the next nucleotide?
The previous nucleotide must be properly base-paired with the template strand.
What is the relationship between the growing daughter strand and the template strand during DNA synthesis?
The daughter strand is complementary to the template strand.
Learn about the process of DNA synthesis, including how each step consumes a dNTP molecule and releases pyrophosphate. Understand the chemical reaction for DNA synthesis and how new nucleotides are added to the growing DNA strand based on complementarity with the template strand.
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