Nuclease Activity and Polymerase Function Quiz

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What is the primary function of removing the phosphates from the DNA molecules?

  • To prevent DNA ligation and keep the molecules linear (correct)
  • To measure the presence of the labeled DNA through further steps
  • To prepare the DNA for the next step in the process
  • To replace the phosphate groups with radioactive ones

What is the purpose of radiolabeling the DNA molecules by replacing the phosphate groups?

  • To replace the radioactive phosphate groups with non-radioactive ones
  • To prevent DNA ligation and keep the molecules linear
  • To measure the presence of the labeled DNA through further steps (correct)
  • To prepare the DNA for the next step in the process

Which enzyme is responsible for attaching the 5' end to the 3' end of DNA molecules?

  • Polynucleotide kinase
  • Restriction endonuclease
  • DNA polymerase
  • DNA ligase (correct)

Which enzyme is responsible for removing the phosphate groups from the DNA molecules?

<p>Polynucleotide kinase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the DNA preparation process is facilitated by the removal of the phosphate groups?

<p>Radiolabeling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the enzyme contains the nuclease activity?

<p>The first 323 amino acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the segment containing the first 323 amino acids is removed?

<p>The enzyme retains polymerase activity but loses nuclease activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme activity is responsible for degrading DNA?

<p>Nuclease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Klenow fragment?

<p>A DNA polymerase lacking 5' to 3' exonuclease activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a primer in DNA replication or amplification?

<p>To provide a free 3' hydroxyl group for DNA polymerase to initiate synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a complementary DNA strand on a single-stranded template?

<p>Klenow fragment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prevents the Klenow fragment from continuing the DNA synthesis once the nick is filled in?

<p>Nuclease activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is NOT involved in the process described involving the Klenow fragment?

<p>DNA ligase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Klenow fragment in DNA synthesis?

<p>Adding nucleotides to a growing DNA strand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Klenow fragment's activity distinguishes it from other DNA polymerases?

<p>Lack of nuclease activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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