Quiz for:
Essential Mechanics of DNA Replication

Question 1

What is the function of DNA Ligase in DNA replication?

Question 2

What aspect of DNA structure leads to the formation of leading and lagging strands during replication?

Question 3

How does DNA synthesis on the lagging strand differ from the leading strand in DNA replication?

Question 4

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

Question 5

During which phase of interphase does DNA replication occur?

Question 6

How does DNA replication ensure semi-conservativity?

Question 7

Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading and correcting any errors in the newly synthesized DNA strands?

Question 8

Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides in DNA replication?

Question 9

What is the direction of DNA synthesis by DNA polymerase on the leading strand?

Question 10

What is the main function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Question 11

What is the term for the short segments formed on the lagging strand during DNA replication?

Question 12

Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands in DNA replication?

Question 13

What is the final step in completing DNA replication on the lagging strand?

Question 14

What is the origin of replication forks in DNA replication?

Question 15

Why is proofreading by DNA polymerase important in DNA replication?