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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?
- Helicase (correct)
- Gyrase
- Primase
- DNA polymerase
What is the function of SSBPs (Single-Strand Binding Proteins) during DNA replication?
What is the function of SSBPs (Single-Strand Binding Proteins) during DNA replication?
- Proofread DNA synthesis
- Catalyze the formation of phosphodiester bonds
- Prevent reannealing of the separated DNA strands (correct)
- Initiate DNA replication
What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
- Unwind the DNA double helix
- Prevent the reannealing of DNA strands
- Initiate the synthesis of RNA primers
- Catalyze the addition of nucleotides to the growing DNA strand (correct)
What is the term for the replication of DNA in opposite directions at the replication fork?
What is the term for the replication of DNA in opposite directions at the replication fork?
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Which phase of the cell cycle immediately follows the S phase?
Which phase of the cell cycle immediately follows the S phase?
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What is the process by which a eukaryotic cell physically divides into two daughter cells?
What is the process by which a eukaryotic cell physically divides into two daughter cells?
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