THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
DNA REPLICATION
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Question
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DNA Polymerase is an enzyme in the nucleus that has which function?
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It ‘unzips’ the DNA molecule
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It adds new nucleotides to the old strands of the DNA Molecule
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It is responsible for degrading old DNA
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It fuses the gaps in the sugar-phosphate backbone
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One of the key molecules in DNA replication is the enzyme DNA polymerase. DNA polymerases are responsible for synthesizing DNA: they add nucleotides one by one to the growing DNA chain, incorporating only those that are complementary to the template.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary role of DNA polymerases is to accurately and efficiently replicate the genome in order to ensure the maintenance of the genetic information and its faithful transmission through generations.
Detailed explanation-3: -DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the 3’ end of a primer, extending the new chain in a 5’
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