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Dna replication - class-XII

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The enzyme DNA polymerase was discovered by 

  1. Kornberg

  2. Okazaki

  3. Watson and Crick

  4. Stahl and Meselson

  5. Jacob and Monod


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthur Kornberg purified and characterized DNA polymerase from E. coli cells which is encoded by the polA gene. It catalyzes phosphoryl group transfer. The 3-hydroxyl group of the nucleotide at the 3' end of the growing strand serve as nucleophile for nucleophilic attack at the $\alpha$ phosphorus of the incoming deoxynucleoside triphosphate. Inorganic pyrophosphate is released in the reaction. 

Which of the following enzyme is used to join DNA fragments?

  1. Terminase

  2. Endonuclease

  3. Ligase

  4. DNA polymerase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DNA ligase is a specific type of enzyme, a ligase, that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond. It plays a role in repairing single-strand breaks in duplex DNA in living organisms, but some forms may specifically repair double-strand breaks, i.e., a break in both complementary strands of DNA. Single-strand breaks are repaired by DNA ligase using the complementary strand of the double helix as a template, with DNA ligase creating the final phosphodiester bond to fully repair the DNA. DNA ligase has applications in both DNA repair and DNA replication.

Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates serve dual purposes in DNA replication. In addition to acting as substrate, the other function is similar to?

  1. DNA polymerase

  2. rRNA

  3. Topoisomerase

  4. ATP


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Answer :
i) The Deoxyribonucleoside Triposphate act as both energy (ATP) and substrate for the polymerization reaction.
ii) The Deoxyribonucleoside Triposohate (DTPs) is considered as the building block of DNA synthesis.
iii) The DTPs possess two high-energy phosphate that has the ability to provide energy to the replication by breaking their molecules.  
iv) It serves as a substrate that is consumed during the enzymatic reaction of replication.
So correct answer is option D.ATP.

DNA replication includes which of the following enzymes?

  1. DNA ligase

  2. DNA polymerase and ligase

  3. RNA polymerase and ligase

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA polymerase and ligase as well as RNA polymerase and ligase have an important role in DNA replication. DNA replication, like all biological polymerization processes, proceeds in three enzymatically catalyzed and coordinated steps : initiation, elongation and termination. All enzymes mentioned play important roles in these steps of replication.

Which of the following is true about DNA polymerase?

  1. It can synthesize DNA in the 5' to 3' direction

  2. It can synthesize DNA in the 3' to 5' direction

  3. It can synthesize DNA in both directions

  4. Depend upon the condition


Correct Option: A

Select the correct statement:

  1. DNA polymerase has high degree of accuracy

  2. During DNA replication, only one strand of DNA act as template for synthesis of new strand.

  3. Taylor has proved by his experiment that DNA is the genetic material

  4. E. coli has $4.6 \times 10^9$ bp in its genetic material


Correct Option: A

Which of the following enzyme is used in DNA multiplication?

  1. RNA polymerase

  2. DNA endonuclease

  3. Exonuclease

  4. DNA polymerase


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The DNA polymerases are enzymes that create DNA molecules by assembling nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA. These enzymes are essential to DNA replication and usually work in pairs to create two identical DNA strands from a single original DNA molecule. During this process, DNA polymerase reads the existing DNA strands to create two new strands that match the existing ones. Every time a cell divides, DNA polymerase is required to help duplicate the cells DNA, so that a copy of the original DNA molecule can be passed to each of the daughter cells. In this way, genetic information is transmitted from generation to generation.

DNA polymerase is needed for

  1. Replication of DNA

  2. Synthesis of DNA

  3. Elongation of DNA

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Enzyme responsible for DNA chain elongation is

  1. DNA polymerase II

  2. DNA ligase

  3. RNA poymerase III

  4. DNA polymerase III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
DNA polymerase II has 5’ to 3’ polymerization activity and 3’ to 5’ exonuclease activity and is mainly involved in DNA repair which makes option A incorrect. DNA polymerase III is a heteroenzyme with 10 subunits and has both 5’ to 3’ polymerization and 3’ to 5’ exonuclease activity. The gamma and epsilon subunits impart processivity, the ability to remain on the template and not to dissociate and reassociate, which in turn allow it to carry out primer elongation which makes option D correct. DNA ligase enzyme joins two DNA fragments together via phosphodiester bond between 3’ hydroxyl at the end of one fragment and a 5’ phosphate at the end of another fragment; it does not polymerise DNA which makes option B incorrect. RNA polymerase III synthesizes tRNAs, the 5S rRNA, and some other small specialized RNAs which makes option C incorrect.

DNA helicase helps in 

  1. Opening supercoils of DNA

  2. Making DNA helix

  3. Opening two chains of DNA helix

  4. Making hydrogen bonds of nitrogenous bases


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Helicases move along the double-stranded DNA and separate the strands by breaking hydrogen bonds at the expense of energy from ATP. DNA unwinding by helicases creates topological stress/supercoils in the helical DNA structure which is relieved by the action of topoisomerases. These enzymes transiently break both DNA strands of one chromosome thereby making the other chromosome to pass through the break and relieve the stress. DNA polymerase enzyme synthesizes DNA strands by adding deoxyribonucleotides to 3' end of the primer via phosphodiester bonds; it uses parental DNA as template. Hydrogen bonding between base pairs is facilitated by the presence of hydrogen bond donor (primary and secondary amine groups or hydroxyl groups) and complementary hydrogen bond acceptor (carbonyls and tertiary amines) in bases; it is not enzymatic process. The correct option is C.

Which of the following help in repairing of DNA?

  1. Ligase

  2. DNA polymerase I

  3. RNA primer

  4. DNA polymerase III


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DNA polymerase I serve clean-up functions during replication, recombination, and repair. It has 3' --> 5' proofreading exonuclease activity and 5' --> 3' exonuclease activity. The 5' --> 3' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase I can replace an error containing the segment of DNA/RNA, paired to the template strand which is then simultaneously replaced by polymerase activity of the same enzyme. The process is called as nick translation. DNA polymerase III with its ten types of subunits has 5' --> 3' polymerization and 3' --> 5' proofreading activities in its $\alpha$ and $\epsilon$ subunits, respectively. 

As DNA pol III does not have 5' --> 3' exonuclease activity; it can not remove the erroneous segments of DNA/RNA. RNA primer is an oligonucleotide, synthesized by primase enzyme, that is elongated into long strands of deoxyribonucleotides or ribonucleotides by DNA and RNA polymerase enzymes respectively. Ligase enzyme joins two DNA strands by facilitating phosphodiester bond formation between the adjacent nucleotides; it can not cut and remove the DNA segments and thus, can not repair DNA. The correct option is B.

During splicing, the exons are joined and the enzyme which catalyzes this reaction is 

  1. RNA ligase

  2. RNA catalase

  3. RNA polymerase

  4. RNA primase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
RNA primase synthesizes RNA primer which is a strand segment (complementary to the template) and has a free 3’ hydroxyl group to facilitate addition of nucleotides by polymerase enzymes. RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA using DNA template strand by adding the ribonucleotides to a primer in 5' to 3' direction via phosphodiester bonds. Splicing is removal of introns from the primary transcript and ligation of exons to form a continuous sequence specifying a functional polypeptide. RNA ligase enzyme joins two exons together via phosphodiester bond between 3’ hydroxyl at the end of one exon and a 5’ phosphate at the end of another exon. 

Exon segments are reunited after splicing by

  1. RNA primase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. RNA polymerase

  4. RNA ligase


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
RNA primase synthesizes RNA primer which is a stranded segment (complementary to the template) and has a free 3’ hydroxyl group to facilitate the addition of nucleotides by polymerase enzymes. RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA using DNA template strand by adding the ribonucleotides to a primer in 5' to 3' direction via phosphodiester bonds. Splicing is the removal of introns from the primary transcript and ligation of exons to form a continuous sequence specifying a functional polypeptide. RNA ligase enzyme joins two exons together via phosphodiester bond between 3’ hydroxyl at the end of one exon and a 5’ phosphate at the end of another exon. The correct answer is D.

Which is true for DNA helicases?

  1. Separate DNA strands and establish replication forks

  2. ATP requiring unwinding enzymes

  3. Hydrolyse ATP

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During DNA replication, two hexamers of helicases are loaded onto each DNA strand. Helicases move along the double stranded DNA and separate the strands by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs. ATP hydrolysis provides the required energy for breaking of hydrogen bonds; options B and C are correct. Thereby, DNA is unwound bidirectionally and two potential replication forks are created. The point at which two DNA strands are separated to facilitate the replication is called replication fork; option A is correct. Correct answer is D.

How many types of RNA polymerases are operative in eukaryotes?

  1. Four

  2. Three

  3. Two

  4. One


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eukaryotes have three RNA polymerases which are structurally distinct complexes, though share certain subunits in common, and have a specific function and specific promoter sequence. RNA polymerase I synthesize preribosomal RNA (pre-rRNA), which contains the precursor for the 18S, 5.8S, and 28S rRNAs. RNA polymerase II is synthesized mRNAs and some specialized RNAs. RNA polymerase III makes tRNAs, the 5S rRNA, and some other small specialized RNAs. Option B is correct.

Which of the enzyme joins the broken strands of DNA?

  1. Nuclease

  2. Kinase

  3. Ligase

  4. Endonuclease


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Two classes of enzymes are most important in generating recombinant DNA molecule. First, restriction endonucleases (also called restriction enzymes) recognize and cleave DNA at specific DNA sequences (recognition sequences or restriction sites) to generate a set of smaller fragments. Second, the DNA fragment to be cloned can be joined to a suitable cloning vector by using DNA ligases to link the DNA molecules together. DNA ligase catalyzes the formation of new phosphodiester bonds in a reaction that uses ATP or a similar cofactor.

Which of the following does not describe a correct function of DNA polymerase?

  1. It helps to replace RNA primers with DNA nucleotides.

  2. It adds complementary DNA base pairs in a 5 to 3 direction along the DNA leading and lagging strands.

  3. It proofreads the replicated DNA and replaces mismatched DNA nucleotides.

  4. It adds RNA nucleotides along the DNA template in transcription.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA polymerase is an enzyme used in the replication of DNA. It ads the DNA primers to the parent chain. This enzyme acts in the 5'-3 direction and thus forms lading stand on the chain that has 3'5' direction.

There are 3 DNA polymerases in use from which only the DNA polymerase II helps in replication and rest of the two are used in the DNA proofreading.

So, the correct option is 'It adds RNA nucleotides along the DNA template in transcription.'

DNA replication requires

  1. DNA polymerase

  2. DNA ligase

  3. RNA polymerase

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RNA polymerase serves as primase during DNA replication and synthesizes RNA/DNA primer which is a stranded segment (complementary to the template) and has a free 3’ hydroxyl group to facilitate the addition of deoxyribonucleotides by DNA polymerase enzyme. DNA polymerase is polymerizing enzyme that has 5’ to 3’ polymerization and 3’ to 5’ exonuclease proofreading activities; it adds deoxyribonucleotides to free 3’ hydroxyl group of primer to synthesize new DNA strands. DNA ligase enzyme joins two Okazaki fragments together via phosphodiester bond between 3' hydroxyl at the end of one fragment and a 5' phosphate at the end of another fragment. Thus, option D is the correct answer. 

The helicase enzyme breaks

I. Covalent bonds

II. Hydrogen bonds

III. Ionic bonds

  1. II only

  2. I and II

  3. I and III

  4. II and III

  5. I, II and III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA ligase helps in                           

  1. Joining bits of DNA

  2. Splitting or separation of two strands of DNA

  3. Renaturation

  4. Denaturation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In molecular biology, DNA ligase is a specific type of enzyme, a ligase, that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond.

DNA polymerase enzyme is required for the synthesis of 

  1. RNA from DNA

  2. DNA from DNA

  3. RNA from RNA

  4. DNA from RNA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxynucleotides, the building blocks of DNA. It helps in DNA replication (DNA dependent DNA synthesis). This enzyme works in pairs to create two complementary DNA strands from a single original DNA molecule.

RNA from DNA (transcription) is synthesized by RNA polymerase.
DNA from RNA is synthesized by reverse transcriptase enzyme in some viruses.
So, the correct option is 'DNA from DNA'.

The area of unwinding and separation of DNA strands during replication is called

  1. Origin

  2. Initiation point

  3. Primer

  4. Replication fork


Correct Option: A

The enzyme which can cut molecules of DNA into segments is known as

  1. DNA polymerase

  2. DNA ligase

  3. Restriction enzyme

  4. DNA gyrase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Restriction enzymes are nick named as 'molecular scissors' due to their ability to cut DNA fragments. Thus, restriction enzymes are of great use in genetic engineering for restricting desired genes for incorporation
So, the correct answer is 'Restriction enzyme'

Usual method of DNA replication is

  1. Semiconservative

  2. Conservative

  3. Dispersive

  4. Nonconservative


Correct Option: A

DNA replication occurs in 5' 3' direction because 

  1. DNA polymerase III can polymerise nucleotides in 5 3 direction

  2. DNA polymerase I carries out editing

  3. DNA polymerase I carries out polymerisation

  4. DNA polymerase II can link up only in 5 3 direction


Correct Option: A

Experimental material in the study of DNA replication has been

  1. Escherichia coli

  2. Neurospora crassa

  3. Pneumococcus

  4. Drosophila melanogaster


Correct Option: A

Enzyme required for removing RNA primer during DNA replication is ______________.

  1. Primase

  2. DNA polymerase I

  3. DNA polymerase III

  4. Ligase


Correct Option: B

Which one is involved in DNA repair ?

  1. Ligase

  2. Primase

  3. DNA polymerase III

  4. DNA polymerase I


Correct Option: D

DNA replication is

  1. Conservative and discontinuous

  2. Semiconservative and semidiscontinuous

  3. Semiconservative and discontinuous

  4. Conservative


Correct Option: B

New strand formation on a DNA template can be initiated only by ________________.

  1. DNA polymerase I

  2. DNA polymerase III

  3. RNA primer

  4. DNA primer


Correct Option: C

Isotopes used in proving semi-conservative replication of DNA were

  1. $^{14}N, ^{14}C$

  2. $^{14}C, ^{31}P$

  3. $^{14}N, ^{15}N$

  4. $^{14}N, ^{31}P$


Correct Option: C

DNA replication requires

  1. DNA polymerase

  2. DNA ligase

  3. RNA polymerase

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

In bacterial DNA replication, synthesis starting from the site of origin of replication

  1. Involves RNA primers

  2. Requires telomerase

  3. Proceeds unidirectionally

  4. Moves bidirectionally


Correct Option: D

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.

In eukaryotes
(i) RNA polymerase I transcribes rRNA.
(ii) RNA polymerase I transcribes snRNA.
(iii) RNA polymerases II transcribes tRNA.
(iv) RNA polymerase II transcribes hnRNA.

  1. 1 and 2 are correct.

  2. 1 and 3 are correct.

  3. 1, 2 and 4 are correct.

  4. 2 and 3 are correct.

  5. 1 and 4 are correct.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Eukaryotes have three RNA polymerases which are structurally distinct complexes, though share certain subunits in common, and have a specific function and specific promoter sequence. RNA polymerase I synthesize preribosomal RNA (pre-rRNA), which contains the precursor for the 18S, 5.8S, and 28S rRNAs.

RNA polymerase II transcribes the presursor of mRNA which is heterogenous RNA (hnRNA). 
RNA polymerase III makes tRNAs, the 5S rRNA, and sNRNAs. 
Therefore, the correct answer is option (E).

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
A restriction enzyme breaks bonds between the

  1. base pairs of a DNA molecule

  2. sugar and phosphate components of a nucleic acid molecule

  3. base pairs of a DNA-RNA hybrid molecule.

  4. exons and introns of a DNA molecule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Restriction enzymes are the enzymes that have the capability to cleave the phosphodiester bonds between the sugar molecule and the phosphate molecule. It has a property of cleaving DNA molecules at or near a specific sequence of bases. This is produced by certain strains of bacteria. Each restriction enzyme cleaves around a specific DNA sequence. Example: EcoR1 splices around sequence GAATTC, BamH1 cleaves around GGATCC, etc.

So, the correct option is 'sugar and phosphate components of a nucleic acid molecule'.

Replication of DNA on its lagging strand is initiated by.

  1. DNA polymerase III

  2. RNA primer

  3. DNA polymerase I

  4. DNA ligase


Correct Option: A

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of a new strand for a DNA molecule by linking nucleotides to the developing strand?

  1. DNA ligase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. Single-strand binding proteins

  4. Topoisomerase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesis DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides which are the building blocks of DNA. Each nucleotide contains a sugar molecule (deoxyribose sugar), a phosphate molecule, and any one of the nucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine). They basically help in DNA replication by working in pairs to form a new DNA molecule. 

So, the correct option is 'DNA polymerase'.

A bacterium with completely non-radioactive DNA was allowed to replicate in radioactive medium for three generation what $ \%$ of the bacteria should contain radioactive DNA:

  1. $ 25\%$

  2. $ 75\%$

  3. $ 0\%$

  4. $ 100\%$


Correct Option: B

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
In DNA replication, the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand are joined together by

  1. DNA ligase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. Primase

  4. Helicase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA ligase is an enzyme that facilitates the joining of the strands of the DNA by assisting the formation of phosphodiester bonds between two nucleotides.

DNA polymerase is an enzyme that helps in DNA replication by the formation of deoxyribonucleotides, building blocks of DNA.
Primase is an enzyme that synthesis short RNA sequences called primers that help in the initiation of DNA synthesis.
Helicase is an enzyme that helps in winding and unwinding of the double-stranded structure of the DNA.
So, the correct option is 'DNA ligase'

During replication, DNA gyrases takes part in 

  1. Nicking DNA in eucaryotes

  2. Nicking DNA in procaryotes

  3. Synthesis of prier in eucaryotes

  4. Synthesis of primer in procaryotes


Correct Option: A

Which enzyme catalyses the synthesis of a new strand for a DNA molecule by linking nucleotides to the developing strand?

  1. RNA polymerase

  2. DNA ligase

  3. DNA polymerase

  4. Topoisomerase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • RNA polymerase helps in DNA dependent RNA synthesis. This process is known as transcription. DNA strands are used as a template to synthesize RNA molecules.
  • DNA ligase is used to join DNA segments during DNA repair or during replication (to join Okazaki fragments of the lagging strands).
  • DNA polymerase works in the pair to synthesis new strand for DNA molecule from deoxyribonucleotides. In other words, it helps in DNA dependent DNA synthesis.
  • Topoisomerase enzyme participates in overwinding or unwinding of DNA. During DNA replication or transcription, DNA becomes overwound ahead of the replication fork. It binds to DNA and cut the phosphate backbone of either one or both the DNA strands.
So, the correct option is 'DNA polymerase'.

Thermostable enzymes Taq and Pfu isolated from thermophilic bacteria are

  1. DNA polymerases

  2. DNA ligases

  3. Restriction endonucleases

  4. RNA polymerases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thermophilic bacteria that live in hot springs and hydrothermal vents. Taq polymerase and Pfu polymerase are enzymes isolated from thermophilic bacteria. These enzymes are used in polymerase chain reaction as these enzymes are able to withstand the protein-denaturing conditions (high temperature) required during polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ). 

So, the correct option is 'DNA polymerases'.

Select the correct match of enzyme with its related function

  1. DNA polymerase - Synthesis of DNA Strands

  2. Helicase - Unwinding of DNA helix

  3. Ligase - Joins together short DNA segments

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA polymerase is the enzyme required for the addition of nucleotides into a DNA strand being synthesized from an existing strand of DNA. Helicase refers to another enzyme that functions in unwinding of the double helix structure of DNA wound around one another to result in a melted region of DNA strand to begin the replication of DNA. The joining of the short segments of DNA created during replication of the lagging strand (3' to 5') happens due to the enzyme ligase that acts as a molecular glue.

So, the correct option is 'All of these'.

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
RNA polymerase

  1. can produce several polypeptide chains at one time through the creation of polysomes

  2. starts transcribing at an AUG triplet on one DNA strand

  3. transcribes both introns and exons

  4. transcribes both DNA strands, but always in a $5' \, \rightarrow \, 3'$ direction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

RNA polymerase transcribes both exons and introns present in DNA which are consecutively present in the RNA too, although, introns are removed by splicing in a mature mRNA. Exons are the segment of the genetic material or DNA/RNA that code for an amino acid but introns do not code for any amino acid sequence or protein. Introns have a regulatory function in both replication and transcription processes.

So, the correct option is 'transcribes both introns and exons'.

Which of the following is known as joining enzyme or repair enzyme of DNA?

  1. Transcriptase

  2. Endonucleases

  3. Ligases

  4. Polymerase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In molecular biology, DNA ligase is a specific type of enzyme that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond. It plays a role in repairing single-strand breaks in duplex DNA in living organisms. Single-strand breaks are repaired by DNA ligase using the complementary strand of the double helix as a template, with DNA ligase creating the final phosphodiester bond to fully repair the DNA.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

DNA polymerase enzyme is required for the synthesis of

  1. RNA from DNA

  2. DNA from DNA

  3. RNA from RNA

  4. DNA from RNA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DNA polymerase enzyme helps in DNA dependent DNA synthesis by addition of deoxyribonucleotides, building blocks of DNA. This enzyme uses DNA as the template and synthesizes DNA. This process is also known as replication.

RNA from DNA is synthesized by RNA polymerase enzyme through the process called transcription. RNA is used as the template and nucleotides are for RNA synthesis. 
DNA from RNA is synthesized by reverse transcriptase enzyme in some retroviruses where RNA acts as the genetic material.
So, the correct option is 'DNA from DNA'.

Which of the following statements are correct?
(i) RNA polymerase I transcribes rRNAs.
(ii) RNA polymerase II transcibes snRNAs.
(iii) RNA polymerase III transcibes hnRNA,
(iv) RNA polymerase II transcribes hnRNA.

  1. (i) and (ii)

  2. (i) and (iii)

  3. (i), (ii) and (iv)

  4. (i) and (iv)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RNA polymerase 1 (also known as Pol I) is, in higher eukaryotes, the polymerase that only transcribes ribosomal RNA (but not 5S rRNA, which is synthesized by RNA polymerase III), a type of RNA that accounts for over 50% of the total RNA synthesized in a cell. Pol I is a 590 kDa enzyme that consists of 14 protein subunits (polypeptides). Twelve of its subunits have identical or related counterparts in RNA polymerase II (Pol II) and RNA polymerase III (Pol III). The other two subunits are related to Pol II initiation factors and have structural homologues in Pol III. Ribosomal DNA transcription is confined to the nucleolus, where about 400 copies of the 42.9-kb rDNA gene are present, arranged as tandem repeats in nucleolus organizer regions. Each copy contains a 13.3 kb sequence encoding the 18S, the 5.8S, and the 28S RNA molecules, interlaced with two internal transcribed spacers, ITS1 and ITS2, and flanked upstream by a 5' external transcribed spacer and a downstream 3' external transcribed spacer. Because of the simplicity of Pol I transcription, it is the fastest-acting polymerase and contributes up to 60% of cellular transcription levels in exponentially growing cells.

RNA polymerase II (RNAP II and Pol II) is a multiprotein complex. It is one of the three RNAP enzymes found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It catalyzes the transcription of DNA to synthesize precursors of mRNA and most snRNA and microRNA. A 550 kDa complex of 12 subunits, RNAP II is the most studied type of RNA polymerase. A wide range of transcription factors are required for it to bind to upstream gene promoters and begin transcription. It catalyzes the transcription of DNA to synthesize precursors of mRNA and most snRNA and microRNA. A 550 kDa complex of 12 subunits, RNAP II is the most studied type of RNA polymerase. A wide range of transcription factors are required for it to bind to upstream gene promoters and begin transcription.
So the correct option is ' (i) and (ii)'.

Select the correct option that correctly fill the blanks i - iv
I. Less than (i) of genome represents structural genes that code for proteins.
II. Chemical substance that binds with repressor and convert it into a non-DNA binding State is (ii).
III. In prokaryotes, during replication RNA primer is removed by (iii) whereas in eukaryotes it is removed by (iv).

  1. (i) - 5%, (ii) regulator, (iii) - DNA polymerase II, (iv) - DNA polymerase $\beta$

  2. (i) - 10%, (ii) - regulator, (iii) - DNA polymerase I, (iv) - DNA polymerase $\alpha$

  3. (i) - 2%, (ii) inducer, (iii) - DNA polymerase I, (iv) - DNA polymerase $\beta$

  4. (i) - 50%, (ii) inducer, (iii) - DNA polymerase III, (iv) - DNA polymerase $\alpha$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The human genome is made of 3 billion DNA base pairs and out of them 2% only are responsible for coding for proteins and the rest may have regulatory functions. In an inducible operon such as the Lac Operon the inducer binds to the repressor to inactivate it such that the repressor can no longer bind to the operator and the gene expression can take place. DNA polymerase I (or Pol I) is an enzyme that participates in the process of prokaryotic DNA replication. This is responsible for proof reading and excising or removing off the RNA primers required for initiation of replication. DNA polymerase, beta, also known as POLB, is an enzyme present in eukaryotes involved in base excision and repair, also called gap-filling DNA synthesis.

So, the correct option is '(i) - 2%, (ii) inducer, (iii) - DNA polymerase I, (iv) - DNA polymerase  β '.

DNA replication takes place at ________ phase of the cell cycle

  1. G$ _1$

  2. S

  3. G$ _2$

  4. M


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In eukaryotes, the replication of DNA takes place at S-phase of the cell cycle. The replication of DNA and cell division cycle should be coordinated. A failure in cell division after DNA replication results into chromosomal anomaly.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given :
The enzyme DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyses the polymerisation reaction in ________ direction.

  1. Only 5 $\rightarrow$ 3

  2. Only 3 $\rightarrow$ 5

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two strands have opposite polarity and the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase also catalyze the polymerization in only one direction, that is, 5  3, the strand that has the polarity 3  5 acts as a template, and is also referred to as template strand. The other strand which has the polarity 5  3 and the sequence same as RNA (except thymine at the place of uracil) is displaced during transcription. This strand (which does not code for anything) is referred to as coding strand.

So, the correct answer is 'Only 5 → 3'.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given :
Other than DNA polymerase, which are the enzymes involved in DNA synthesis?

  1. Topoisomerase

  2. Helicase

  3. RNA primase

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Process of DNA synthesis whereby a parent DNA molecule is faithfully copied, giving rise to two identical daughter molecules is called DNA replication. In DNA synthesis, DNA polymerase plays an important role having the capability to elongate an existing DNA strand but cannot initiate the synthesis. So, the synthesis is initiated with the help of RNA primer formed by RNA primase RNA primase synthesises the short RNA primer of about 10 nucleotides that is elongated by DNA polymerase to form an Okazaki fragment of DNA during DNA replication. Helicase unzips the two strands of DNA and topoisomerase reduces the coiling tension developed due to the unwinding of the two strands.

So the correct answer is 'All of these'.

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