In DNA Replication, a Sliding DNA Clamp

question 111

Multiple Choice

In DNA replication, a sliding DNA clamp

• A) increases the number of nucleotides that can be polymerized at one time.
• B) holds open the two strands of the DNA molecule for access to the bonds.
• C) slides forward, separating additional strands of the DNA molecule.
• D) temporarily holds the nucleotides together until phosphodiester bonds can form.
• E) unwinds the double helix to allow DNA polymerase to bind.

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