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

Replication and division of nuclei and cells — practice question

Which statement correctly describes the role of DNA polymerase during semi-conservative replication of DNA?

  • ADNA polymerase forms the hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs.
  • BDNA polymerase moves along the lagging strand in the $3'$ to $5'$ direction.
  • CDNA polymerase joins new bases to the leading strand only.
  • DDNA polymerase moves along leading and lagging strands in the $5'$ to $3'$ direction.

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