NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL DIVISION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a major enzyme of DNA replication?
A
RNA polymerase
B
DNA polymerase
C
Helicase
D
Topoisomerase
E
Primase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘RNA polymerase’

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: DNA Ligase is not involved during DNA replication on the template with polarity 3’ → 5’.

Detailed explanation-3: -DNA replication requires other enzymes in addition to DNA polymerase, including DNA primase, DNA helicase, DNA ligase, and topoisomerase.

Detailed explanation-4: -DNA Polymerase: It helps in the replication of double-stranded DNA into two identical DNA molecules. Helicase: It helps in the separation of double-stranded DNA into single strands allowing each strand to be copied. Ligase: It acts as glue by joining 2 DNA fragments to form a new DNA strand.

Detailed explanation-5: -The order of enzymes in DNA replication include the following: DNA helicase, RNA primase, DNA polymerase, and finally DNA ligase. During the process of DNA replication, the double helix unwinds with the help of the enzyme DNA helicase.

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