DNA Replication Quiz
A quiz about DNA replication
1. What is the first step in DNA replication?
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Transcription
Replication
Mutation
2. Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
DNA polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
Primase
3. What is the function of DNA polymerase during replication?
Adds new nucleotides to the growing DNA strand
Unzips the DNA double helix
Reconnects Okazaki fragments
Initiates replication by binding to the origin of replication
4. Which direction does DNA replication occur?
3' to 5'
5' to 3'
Both directions simultaneously
Random direction
5. What is the purpose of DNA replication?
To create a template for mRNA synthesis
To repair damaged DNA
To produce two identical copies of DNA
To introduce genetic variations
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