Botany-DNA Replication
NEET Botany DNA Replication MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing the process of DNA replication in E. coli with labeled components such as the replication fork, leading strand, lagging strand, and DNA polymerase. Which label correctly identifies the enzyme responsible for synthesizing the new DNA strand on the leading strand?
A
DNA-dependent DNA polymerase
B
RNA polymerase
C
Helicase
D
Ligase
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
DNA-dependent DNA polymerase is the enzyme that catalyzes the polymerization of deoxynucleotides on the DNA template, particularly on the leading strand as it follows the replication fork.
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