PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Before DNA can be replicated by DNA polymerase enzymes, it must first separate-
A
behind the deoxyribose sugars
B
between the nitrogen bases
C
underneath the phosphate groups
D
between the carbon atoms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The initiation of DNA replication occurs in two steps. First, a so-called initiator protein unwinds a short stretch of the DNA double helix. Then, a protein known as helicase attaches to and breaks apart the hydrogen bonds between the bases on the DNA strands, thereby pulling apart the two strands.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primers are required because DNA polymerases, the enzymes responsible for the actual addition of nucleotides to the new DNA strand, can only add deoxyribonucleotides to the 3’-OH group of an existing chain and cannot begin synthesis de novo.

Detailed explanation-4: -Step 1: Replication Fork Formation. Before DNA can be replicated, the double stranded molecule must be “unzipped” into two single strands. Step 2: Primer Binding. The leading strand is the simplest to replicate. Step 3: Elongation. Step 4: Termination. 07-Oct-2019

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