E.coli Replication Termination
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What is the main function of clamp proteins in DNA replication?

  • Prevent the DNA polymerase from falling off the DNA strand (correct)
  • Correct base pairings
  • Catalyze the addition of nucleotides
  • Unwind the DNA double helix
  • Which of the following is a role of single-strand binding proteins in DNA replication?

  • Correct base pairings
  • Unwind the DNA double helix
  • Prevent the separated DNA strands from re-annealing (correct)
  • Join Okazaki fragments
  • What is the function of topoisomerases during DNA replication?

  • Initiate replication at the origin
  • Correct base pairings
  • Relieve supercoiling ahead of the replication fork (correct)
  • Prevent mutations in the new DNA strand
  • Which protein is responsible for coordinating the timing of DNA replication in E.coli?

    <p>SeqA protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of replication fork dynamics?

    <p>Bidirectional movement of the DNA replication machinery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do clamp proteins play in ensuring accurate DNA replication?

    <p>Prevent DNA polymerase from slipping off the template strand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein prevents re-annealing of separated DNA strands during replication?

    <p>Single-strand binding protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Relieving supercoiling ahead of the replication fork' is a function associated with which enzyme?

    <p>Topoisomerase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein helps in coordinating the initiation of DNA replication in E.coli?

    <p>SeqA protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In DNA replication, what key process involves the bidirectional movement of the replication machinery?

    <p>Replication fork dynamics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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