Multiple Choice
In DNA replication, what is the direct substrate used by DNA polymerase to synthesize a new DNA strand?
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8. DNA Replication
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In prokaryotic DNA replication, what is the primary function of DNA polymerase I?
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Seal nicks between Okazaki fragments by forming phosphodiester bonds
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Unwind the parental DNA double helix ahead of the replication fork
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Synthesize the bulk of the leading and lagging strands with high processivity
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Remove RNA primers with 5'→3' exonuclease activity and replace them with DNA nucleotides
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