Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Replication and division of nuclei and cells

Replication and division of nuclei and cells — practice question

Which row is the correct one for the replication of a DNA molecule?

  • Adirection of DNA synthesis $3'\text{ to }5'$; enzyme that adds complementary nucleotides to lagging strand: DNA polymerase
  • Bdirection of DNA synthesis $3'\text{ to }5'$; enzyme that adds complementary nucleotides to lagging strand: DNA ligase
  • Cdirection of DNA synthesis $5'\text{ to }3'$; enzyme that adds complementary nucleotides to lagging strand: DNA polymerase
  • Ddirection of DNA synthesis $5'\text{ to }3'$; enzyme that adds complementary nucleotides to lagging strand: DNA ligase

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