Which molecule is responsible for separating double-stranded DNA into single strands?

A. DNA primase
B. DNA ligase
C. DNA helicase
D. single-stranded binding proteins
E. topoisomerase


Answer: C

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You're examining the structure of a newly discovered protein, and you see that it includes lots of a-helices and B-pleated sheet. Your specific observations are of the ______________ structure of the protein, and are the direct results of _____________?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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