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DNA Replication Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the structure of DNA?

a)

quadruple helix

b)

double helix

c)

single strand

d)

triple helix

2.

Which enzyme is responsible for DNA replication?

a)

RNA polymerase

b)

DNA polymerase

c)

Ligase

d)

Helicase

3.

What are Okazaki fragments?

a)

Long, newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the leading strand during DNA replication.

b)

Short, pre-existing DNA fragments that are incorporated into the lagging strand during DNA replication.

c)

Short, newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

d)

Fragments of RNA that are synthesized during transcription.

4.

What are the components of a DNA nucleotide?

a)

ribose, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

b)

deoxyribose, sugar group, nitrogenous base

c)

deoxyribose, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

d)

deoxyribose, phosphate group, nucleic acid

5.

Explain the process of DNA replication.

a)

DNA replication is the process by which RNA is copied to produce two identical RNA molecules.

b)

DNA replication is the process by which a double-stranded RNA molecule is copied to produce two identical RNA molecules.

c)

DNA replication is the process by which a single-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules.

d)

DNA replication is the process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules.

6.

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

a)

Helicase repairs damaged DNA strands during replication.

b)

Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.

c)

Helicase adds new nucleotides to the growing DNA strand.

d)

Helicase stabilizes the DNA double helix during replication.

7.

What is the significance of DNA replication?

a)

DNA replication is only significant in certain types of cells.

b)

DNA replication is not necessary for growth and repair.

c)

DNA replication is essential for cell division, growth, and repair.

d)

DNA replication is only important for cell division.

8.

What is the difference between leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

a)

The leading strand is synthesized by DNA polymerase III, while the lagging strand is synthesized by DNA polymerase I.

b)

The leading strand is synthesized in the 3' to 5' direction, while the lagging strand is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction.

c)

The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously.

d)

The leading strand is synthesized discontinuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized continuously.

9.

What is the role of ligase in DNA replication?

a)

Ligase proofreads the newly synthesized DNA strands for errors.

b)

Ligase joins Okazaki fragments and seals gaps in DNA replication.

c)

Ligase adds new nucleotides to the growing DNA strand.

d)

Ligase unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.

10.
The base Adenine will always pair up with what on DNA?
a)
Guanine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Uracil
d)
Thymine
11.
Cytosine will always pair up with 
a)
Uracil
b)
Guanine
c)
Cytosine
d)
Adenine
12.
The sugar that makes up DNA is called
a)
Deoxyribose
b)
Ribose
c)
Glucose
d)
Dextrose
13.

The enzyme ________ adds on the free nucleotides to the leading strand during DNA Replication

a)

Topoisomerase

b)

Polymerase

c)

Helicase

d)

Ligase

14.

When does DNA Replication occur?

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

S phase

d)

M phase

15.

What does Chargaff's rule state?

a)

A pairs with T and C pairs with U

b)

A pairs with G and T pairs with C

c)

A pairs with T and C pairs with G

d)

A pairs with C and G pairs with U

16.
order of replication
a)
3, 2, 1, 4
b)
2, 1, 4, 3
c)
2, 3, 1, 4
d)
3, 4, 1, 2
17.
direction new nucleotides are synthesized on the new strand
a)
5' to 3' (new nucleotides added to the 3' end)
b)
3' to 5' (new nucleotides added to the 5' end)
18.
Letter E represents the
a)
helicase strand
b)
polymerase strand
c)
leading strand
d)
lagging strand
19.
Letter B represents the
a)
okazaki fragments
b)
DNA polymerase
c)
DNA helicase
d)
DNA ligase
20.
Letter D represents the
a)
okazaki fragments
b)
DNA polymerase working continuously
c)
DNA polymerase working discontinuously
d)
DNA ligase