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What is the role of DNA gyrase in bacteria?
What is the role of DNA gyrase in bacteria?
- Catalyzes translation of mRNA
- Initiates transcription process
- Promotes unwinding of DNA during replication
- Facilitates supercoiling of DNA (correct)
Which enzyme is responsible for ATP-dependent negative supercoiling of bacterial DNA?
Which enzyme is responsible for ATP-dependent negative supercoiling of bacterial DNA?
- DNA polymerase
- DNA gyrase (correct)
- Topoisomerase II
- RNA polymerase
What is the approximate length of the Escherichia coli bacterial chromosome?
What is the approximate length of the Escherichia coli bacterial chromosome?
- 1 mm (correct)
- 5 nm
- 10 μm
- 2 cm
In DNA replication, what is the function of topoisomerase II?
In DNA replication, what is the function of topoisomerase II?
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Which of the following accurately describes binary fission?
Which of the following accurately describes binary fission?
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