Multiple Choice
In the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary function of helicase?
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8. DNA Replication
Overview of DNA Replication
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In the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary function of helicase at the replication fork?
A
It joins Okazaki fragments together by forming phosphodiester bonds.
B
It unwinds the parental double-stranded DNA by breaking hydrogen bonds to separate the two strands.
C
It adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand in the to direction.
D
It synthesizes short RNA primers required to start DNA synthesis.
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