3.1 DNA Replication Quiz

During DNA replication, which strand is synthesized continuously?

• Lagging strand

• Leading strand

• Both strands

• Neither strand

Which stage of DNA replication involves the completion of the replication process?

• Initiation

• Elongation

• Termination

• Translation

What is the sequence of stages in DNA replication?

• Elongation, Initiation, Termination

• Initiation, Elongation, Termination

• Termination, Elongation, Initiation

• Initiation, Termination, Elongation

What is the purpose of the elongation stage in DNA replication?

• To unwind the DNA double helix

• To assemble two new strands of DNA

• To complete the replication process

• To synthesize RNA

What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

• Prevents supercoiling

• Locates replication bubble

• Breaks bonds between complementary bases

• Prevents DNA bases from rejoining

What does DNA Polymerase III attach to during replication?

• 5' end of the growing strand

• 3' end of the growing strand

• Middle of the growing strand

• Both ends of the growing strand

What is the function of DNA Pol III in DNA replication?

• Removes RNA primers

• Adds nucleotides to the 3' end

• Joins Okazaki fragments

• Unwinds the DNA helix

What is the purpose of the RNA primer in DNA replication?

• To unwind the DNA

• To start the synthesis of a new DNA strand

• To join Okazaki fragments

• To remove mismatched bases

What occurs discontinuously during DNA replication?

• Leading strand synthesis

• RNA primer removal

• Lagging strand synthesis

• DNA helix unwinding

Which strand requires multiple RNA primers for synthesis?

• Leading strand

• Lagging strand

• Okazaki strand

• RNA strand