5 Questions
What is the role of DNA gyrase in bacteria?
Facilitates supercoiling of DNA
Which enzyme is responsible for ATP-dependent negative supercoiling of bacterial DNA?
DNA gyrase
What is the approximate length of the Escherichia coli bacterial chromosome?
1 mm
In DNA replication, what is the function of topoisomerase II?
Relieves tension in the DNA double helix
Which of the following accurately describes binary fission?
DNA replication is semiconservative
Test your knowledge of DNA replication, transcription, and translation with this quiz. Review terms such as gene, genome, DNA, RNA, nucleotides, nucleosides, purines, pyrimidines, bacterial chromosome, and DNA gyrase. Challenge yourself with questions on these key concepts in molecular biology.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
