In Replication of a Linear Double-Stranded DNA Molecule, One End

question 91

Multiple Choice

In replication of a linear double-stranded DNA molecule, one end of each strand becomes shorter in each round of replication. This happens because:

• A)each replicated DNA strand requires an RNA primer.
• B)the RNA primer cannot be replaced at the very end of a DNA strand.
• C)DNA polymerase elongates a growing DNA strand at only the 3  end.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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