DNA Replication Quiz

What enzyme is responsible for unzipping DNA during DNA relication?

• DNA polymerase

• DNA ligase

• DNA primase

• DNA helicase

The enzyme that is responsible for adding necleotide to the template DNA during the elongation stage is called __________

• DNA polymerase

• DNA ligase

• DNA helicase

• RNA polymerase

Justify why the semiconservative model of DNA replication is the most adopted method of replication. Include evidence to support your response.

Which sequence shows the correct base pairing with the template strand below?

TAG GCC ATC CCC

• TAC GCC ATC CCC

• TAC GCC ATC GGG

• CTA CTC TCA GGG

• ATC CGG TAG GGG

Semiconservative replication means

• the new DNA molecule is made of one parent strand and one old strand.

• the new DNA molecule is made up of 2 new strands.

• the new DNA molecule is made up of 2 old strands.

• no new strands are formed.

Where does DNA replication take place in a cell?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• ribosome