The Discontinuous Aspect of Replication of DNA in Vivo Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The discontinuous aspect of replication of DNA in vivo is caused by

• A) trinucleotide repeats
• B) the 5' to 3' polarity restriction
• C) topoisomerases cutting the DNA in a random fashion
• D) sister -chromatid exchanges
• E) polymerase slippage

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Definitions:

DNA-Degrading Enzymes

Enzymes that break down deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), essential in processes such as DNA repair and the recycling of genetic material.

Nucleic Acids

Biomolecules essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information and are involved in protein synthesis.

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a nitrogenous base, a sugar molecule, and one or more phosphate groups.

Building Blocks

Building blocks are the basic components from which something is constructed or developed, such as the DNA nucleotides for living organisms or basic materials for physical structures.