10 Questions
What is the main function of DNA polymerase III during replication?
To synthesize Okazaki fragments
What happens when a nucleotide mismatch occurs during replication?
DNA polymerase III removes the mismatched nucleotide
What is the role of the 3'→5' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase III?
To remove mismatched nucleotides
What happens after DNA polymerase III removes a mismatched nucleotide?
DNA polymerase III resumes synthesis
What is the function of DNA polymerase I during replication?
To fill gaps in the newly synthesized DNA
What happens if RNA primers are not removed from the newly synthesized DNA?
Gaps will be created in the DNA
How many gaps are created in the newly synthesized DNA in the lagging strand during replication?
Multiple
What is the role of primase during replication?
To synthesize RNA primers
Why are RNA primers removed from the newly synthesized DNA during replication?
Because RNA primers cannot remain in the DNA
What is the function of DNA polymerase III during replication in the leading strand?
To synthesize continuous complementary DNA
Test your knowledge on DNA replication and the mechanisms involved in correcting nucleotide mismatches. This quiz will cover topics such as the role of DNA polymerase III, the 3'→5' exonuclease activity, and Okazaki DNA fragments. Brush up on your understanding of DNA replication and take this quiz today!
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