In E Coli, What Is the Function of DNA Polymerase III

question 34

Multiple Choice

In E. coli, what is the function of DNA polymerase III?

• A) to unwind the DNA helix during replication
• B) to seal together the broken ends of DNA strands
• C) to add nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing DNA strand
• D) to degrade damaged DNA molecules
• E) to rejoin the two DNA strands (one new and one old) after replication

---

Definitions:

Statistically Significant Population

A population size or characteristic in which differences or effects observed are unlikely to be due to chance, typically determined through statistical tests.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, used in research to draw conclusions about the population as a whole.

Random Sample

A method of selecting a sample from a population in which each individual has an equal probability of being chosen.

Public Pension System

A government-established program designed to provide retirement income to individuals who have contributed to the system during their working years.