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Which of the following is required to initiate DNA replication?

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Question: Which of the following is required to initiate DNA replication?

Options:

  1. RNA primer
  2. DNA ligase
  3. DNA helicase
  4. DNA polymerase

Correct Answer: RNA primer

Solution: 

An RNA primer is required to provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin synthesis.

Which of the following is required to initiate DNA replication?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is required to initiate DNA replication?
  1. RNA primer
  2. DNA ligase
  3. DNA helicase
  4. DNA polymerase

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is required to initiate DNA replication?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA replication is the process of copying DNA.
  • Step 2: Know that DNA polymerase is the enzyme that builds new DNA strands.
  • Step 3: Realize that DNA polymerase cannot start building a new strand on its own.
  • Step 4: Learn that an RNA primer is a short piece of RNA that provides a starting point.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the RNA primer is necessary for DNA polymerase to begin synthesizing new DNA.
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