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Which enzyme is involved in DNA synthesis at the ends of linear chromosomes in eukaryotes?

  • Helicase
  • Polymerase
  • Telomerase (correct)
  • Ligase

    • What is the process called when nucleotide sequences are exchanged between two similar or identical DNA molecules?

  • Homologous recombination (correct)
  • Transcription
  • Translation
  • Replication

    • Which direction does DNA synthesis occur?

  • 5' to 3' (correct)
  • Both 5' to 3' and 3' to 5'
  • Neither 5' to 3' nor 3' to 5'
  • 3' to 5'

    • What is the term for the process of transferring genetic information from DNA to RNA?

    <p>Transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the 20 amino acids specified by the 4 letters of ribonucleotides?

    <p>Through the use of codons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is involved in the synthesis of DNA at the ends of linear chromosomes in eukaryotes?

    <p>Telomerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of copying DNA into RNA?

    <p>Transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ribonucleotide letters make up a codon in the genetic code?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the exchange of nucleotide sequences between two similar or identical DNA molecules?

    <p>Homologous recombination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which direction does DNA synthesis occur?

    <p>5' to 3'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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