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DNA Replication: The Faithful Copying of Genetic Information

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What is the enzyme responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. Primase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA helicase is the enzyme that unwinds the DNA double helix during replication, creating a replication bubble.

What is the name of the short RNA molecule that primes DNA synthesis?

  1. Messenger RNA (mRNA)

  2. Transfer RNA (tRNA)

  3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

  4. Primer RNA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Primer RNA is a short RNA molecule that is synthesized by primase and provides a starting point for DNA polymerase to add nucleotides during replication.

Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. Primase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DNA polymerase is the enzyme that adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication, using the template strand as a guide.

What is the name of the enzyme that joins the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. Primase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DNA ligase is the enzyme that joins the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication, creating a continuous DNA strand.

What is the name of the structure that forms at the replication fork during DNA replication?

  1. Replication bubble

  2. Replication fork

  3. Replication origin

  4. Replication terminus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The replication fork is the structure that forms at the replication origin during DNA replication, where the DNA double helix is unwound and replication occurs in both directions.

What is the name of the region of DNA where replication begins?

  1. Replication bubble

  2. Replication fork

  3. Replication origin

  4. Replication terminus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The replication origin is the region of DNA where replication begins, and from which the replication fork moves in both directions.

What is the name of the region of DNA where replication ends?

  1. Replication bubble

  2. Replication fork

  3. Replication origin

  4. Replication terminus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The replication terminus is the region of DNA where replication ends, and where the two replication forks meet.

What is the name of the process by which DNA is copied during replication?

  1. Transcription

  2. Translation

  3. Replication

  4. Mutation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Replication is the process by which DNA is copied during cell division, ensuring that each daughter cell receives a complete copy of the genetic material.

What is the name of the enzyme that proofreads the newly synthesized DNA strand during replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. Exonuclease


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exonuclease is the enzyme that proofreads the newly synthesized DNA strand during replication, removing any incorrect nucleotides.

What is the name of the process by which DNA is repaired after damage?

  1. Transcription

  2. Translation

  3. Replication

  4. DNA repair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA repair is the process by which DNA is repaired after damage, such as that caused by UV radiation or chemical mutagens.

What is the name of the enzyme that removes RNA primers from the lagging strand during DNA replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. RNase H


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RNase H is the enzyme that removes RNA primers from the lagging strand during DNA replication, creating a nick that is then sealed by DNA ligase.

What is the name of the structure that forms at the replication fork when the DNA double helix is unwound?

  1. Replication bubble

  2. Replication fork

  3. Replication origin

  4. Replication terminus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The replication bubble is the structure that forms at the replication fork when the DNA double helix is unwound, creating a region of single-stranded DNA.

What is the name of the enzyme that synthesizes RNA primers during DNA replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. Primase


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Primase is the enzyme that synthesizes RNA primers during DNA replication, providing a starting point for DNA polymerase to add nucleotides.

What is the name of the process by which DNA is copied from RNA?

  1. Transcription

  2. Translation

  3. Replication

  4. Reverse transcription


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reverse transcription is the process by which DNA is copied from RNA, using the enzyme reverse transcriptase.

What is the name of the enzyme that adds methyl groups to DNA during replication?

  1. DNA helicase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. DNA ligase

  4. DNA methyltransferase


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA methyltransferase is the enzyme that adds methyl groups to DNA during replication, modifying the DNA sequence and regulating gene expression.

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