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Worksheets3.1 DNA Replication Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
What is the role of DNA Polymerase I during DNA elongation?
It synthesizes RNA primers.
It replaces the RNA primer with DNA nucleotides.
It unwinds the DNA helix.
It adds nucleotides to the 3' end of the DNA strand.
What is an example of incorrect nucleotide pairing mentioned in the text?
A with T
T with G
G with A
C with T
