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Replication

Mia Gonzalez

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