Multiple Choice
In the overview of DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for “unzipping” the DNA double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs?
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8. DNA Replication
Overview of DNA Replication
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In prokaryotic DNA replication, what is the primary function of DNA polymerase III?
A
It removes RNA primers and replaces them with DNA nucleotides during Okazaki fragment processing.
B
It synthesizes short RNA primers to provide a free group for DNA synthesis to begin.
C
It synthesizes new DNA by adding deoxyribonucleotides to the end of a growing strand using the template strand.
D
It unwinds the DNA double helix ahead of the replication fork by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs.
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