What are the functions of helicases and SSB proteins?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Helicases separate duplex DNA into single strands using energy provided by the hydrolysis of ATP. In DNA replication, a helicase proceeds at a replication fork to expose template strands for DNA synthesis. Single-strand binding (SSB) proteins bind to the denatured DNA strands and prevent them from reforming the duplex before DNA synthesis occurs.

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Protein kinases place _____ groups on proteins

1.sulfate 2.hydroxyl 3.phosphate 4.carboxyl 5.carbonyl

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The sodium-potassium pump is an example of

a. simple diffusion. b. facilitated diffusion. c. osmosis. d. active transport. e. bulk flow.

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An endemic disease

a. is constantly present in the populace. b. has a low incidence in the population. c. is persistent in the population because of the presence of reservoirs. d. is described by all of the above.

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