What Is the Function of Topoisomerase

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of topoisomerase?

• A)relieving strain in the DNA ahead of the replication fork
• B)elongating new DNA at a replication fork by adding nucleotides to the existing chain
• C)adding methyl groups to bases of DNA
• D)unwinding of the double helix

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Definitions:

Principle of Second Best

An economic theory that suggests when a condition for a perfect market cannot be met, the next-best solution may involve violating another condition to improve efficiency.

Distortionary Tax

A tax that causes people to alter their behavior and make different economic decisions than they would in a free market, potentially leading to inefficiency.

Efficiency

The extent to which resources are utilized optimally to achieve desired outcomes with minimum waste or effort.

Second Best

A concept in economics that suggests if all optimal conditions cannot be satisfied, the second-best option should be pursued.