Multiple Choice
Where does DNA replication primarily take place in eukaryotic cells?
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8. DNA Replication
Overview of DNA Replication
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In DNA replication, what is the primary function of DNA polymerase?
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It unwinds the DNA double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs.
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It lays down short RNA primers to initiate DNA synthesis.
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It joins Okazaki fragments by sealing nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone.
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It synthesizes a new DNA strand by adding complementary nucleotides to the 3′ end of a primer (elongating in the 5′→3′ direction).
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