
DNA Replication Quiz
Authored by Scott Schopieray
Social Studies
9th - 12th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is DNA replication necessary for living organisms?
It ensures new cells receive a complete copy of DNA
It helps cells create energy
It prevents mutations
It produces proteins directly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe DNA replication, where each new DNA molecule has one original strand and one new strand?
Semi-conservative
Conservative
Dispersive
Complementary
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What enzyme is responsible for unzipping the DNA molecule?
Helicase
DNA ligase
Primase
Exonuclease
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of bond is broken by helicase during DNA replication?
Hydrogen bonds
Covalent bonds
Peptide bonds
Ionic bonds
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of single-stranded binding proteins (SSBPs)?
They prevent the DNA strands from reattaching
They add nucleotides to new DNA strands
They break hydrogen bonds between DNA bases
They proofread for errors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which enzyme lays down RNA primers to help DNA polymerase begin replication?
Primase
Helicase
DNA polymerase
Ligase
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does DNA polymerase require RNA primers?
It needs a starting point for adding nucleotides
It cannot function without an enzyme inhibitor
RNA primers help prevent mutations
Primers provide energy for replication
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