3. Energy & Cell Processes

Which of the following attributes of DNA is most crucial to its accurate duplication?

During the replication of DNA, __________.

Describe the process of DNA replication: the ingredients needed, the steps in the process, and the final product.

Analyze the following statements about DNA synthesis. Select True or False for each statement.T/FAn RNA polymerase is essential for DNA synthesis.T/FOkazaki fragments would be unnecessary if DNA polymerase could synthesize DNA in both the 3'→5' and 5'→3' directions.T/FDNA ligase is used more frequently on the lagging strand than on the leading strand.T/FToposiomerase is required to separate the two strands of DNA at the replication fork.

A biochemist isolates, purifies, and combines in a test tube a variety of molecules needed for DNA replication. When she adds some DNA to the mixture, replication occurs, but each DNA molecule consists of a normal strand paired with numerous segments of DNA a few hundred nucleotides long. What has she probably left out of the mixture?a. DNA polymeraseb. DNA ligasec. Okazaki fragmentsd. primase