Replication
Mia Gonzalez
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers DNA replication, including: an overview of the process and its location; the roles of key enzymes (helicase, topoisomerase, primase, DNA polymerase III, DNA polymerase I, ligase); the difference between leading and lagging strand synthesis (including Okazaki fragments); the function of telomeres; and common exam questions and pitfalls.
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Question 1 of 11
What is the primary purpose of DNA replication in a cell? 🤔
To synthesize proteins
To repair damaged DNA
To create an identical copy of the cell's DNA before cell division
To transcribe RNA from a DNA template