In DNA Replication in E

question 8

Multiple Choice

In DNA replication in E. coli, the enzyme primase is used to attach a 5 to 10 base ribonucleotide strand complementary to the parental DNA strand. The RNA strand serves as a starting point for the DNA polymerase that replicates the DNA. If a mutation occurred in the primase gene, which of the following results would you expect?

• A) Replication would only occur on the leading strand.
• B) Replication would only occur on the lagging strand.
• C) Replication would not occur on either the leading or lagging strand.
• D) Replication would not be affected as the enzyme primase in involved with RNA synthesis.

---

Definitions:

Human-Interest Story

A news story or report focusing on the emotional side of an event or issue, designed to evoke empathy or sympathy from the audience.

Restatement

The act of expressing the same idea or fact in different words to clarify or emphasize it.

Case Buildup

A method of assembling evidence and facts to support a legal argument or position.

Subject

The main topic or focus of a document, conversation, or area of study.