What Is the Function of the Enzyme Topoisomerase in DNA

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the enzyme topoisomerase in DNA replication?

• A) Relieving strain in the DNA ahead of the replication fork caused by the untwisting of the double helix.
• B) Elongating new DNA at a replication fork by adding nucleotides to the existing chain.
• C) Reattaching the hydrogen bonds between the base pairs in the double helix.
• D) Building RNA primers using the parental DNA strand as a template.

---

Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Obligations that a company expects to pay within one year or within its normal operating cycle, whichever is longer, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other accrued liabilities.

Current Ratio

A financial metric indicating a firm's capacity to settle short-term debts, determined by dividing current assets by current liabilities.

Conceptual Framework

An underlying structure in accounting that outlines the objectives and fundamentals leading to consistent standards and financial reporting.