Multiple Choice
In the overview of DNA replication, which enzyme is primarily responsible for unzipping (unwinding) the DNA double helix at the replication fork to prepare for replication?
8. DNA Replication
Overview of DNA Replication
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In the context of the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary purpose of DNA replication in a cell?
A
To increase genetic variation by exchanging DNA segments between homologous chromosomes
B
To convert DNA into RNA so proteins can be synthesized by ribosomes
C
To repair all DNA damage by removing mutations from the genome
D
To produce an identical copy of the cell’s DNA so each daughter cell receives a complete genome during cell division
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