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Which enzyme synthesizes RNA primers in the lagging strand during DNA replication?
Which enzyme synthesizes RNA primers in the lagging strand during DNA replication?
- DNA polymerase III
- DNA ligase
- Helicase
- Primase (correct)
What is the term used to describe the synthesis of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
What is the term used to describe the synthesis of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
- Discontinuous replication
- Non-replication
- Semi-discontinuous replication (correct)
- Continuous replication
What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
- Joins Okazaki fragments
- Breaks the hydrogen bonding in the replication fork (correct)
- Synthesizes RNA primers
- Proofreads newly synthesized DNA
Which enzyme synthesizes Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand during DNA replication?
Which enzyme synthesizes Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand during DNA replication?
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What is the term used to describe the synthesis of the leading strand during DNA replication?
What is the term used to describe the synthesis of the leading strand during DNA replication?
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DNA Replication Enzymes and Processes
- Primase synthesizes RNA primers in the lagging strand during DNA replication.
- The term "discontinuous synthesis" describes the synthesis of the lagging strand during DNA replication.
DNA Replication Enzymes and Processes (continued)
- Helicase unwinds the double helix, allowing access to the template strands during DNA replication.
- DNA polymerase synthesizes Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand during DNA replication.
DNA Replication Processes
- The term "continuous synthesis" describes the synthesis of the leading strand during DNA replication.
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