5. Molecular Genetics

Dna Replication — Quiz

Test your understanding of dna replication with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which kinase complex is primarily responsible for activating licensed replication origins at the G1/S transition in eukaryotic cells?

Question 2

Given a 4.6×10^6 bp E. coli genome and bidirectional replication forks progressing at 1000 nt/s, what is the approximate time (in minutes) required to complete one round of replication?

Question 3

Which eukaryotic DNA polymerase complex contains primase activity to synthesize RNA primers during replication initiation?

Question 4

Which eukaryotic DNA polymerase is primarily responsible for synthesizing the leading strand during replication elongation?

Question 5

Which enzymatic activity removes mispaired nucleotides from the 3′ end of the nascent DNA strand during proofreading?