When DNA replication proceeds along a template, which of the following best describes the directionality of synthesis?
A. in the 3'-to-5' direction
B. in both the 3'-to-5' and the 5'-to-3' directions
C. in the 5'-to-3' direction
D. from the centromere to the telomeres
E. from telomere to telomere
Ans: C. in the 5'-to-3' direction
You might also like to view...
Neurotransmitters are released from axon terminals via _____
A) osmosis B) active transport C) diffusion D) transcytosis E) exocytosis
Individuals that are heavy smokers may eventually have trouble clearing the mucous from their lungs because the structures that move fluid along the epithelial lining of the lung become damaged over time. What are these structures called?
A. Pili B. Flagella C. Cell walls D. Cilia
Which of these terms is NOT used as a nickname for a stop codon?
A) emerald B) amber C) opal D) ochre
Viruses that infect bacteria are:
a. Not known to exist b. Prions c. Bacteriophages d. Composed of protein only e. Also capable of causing disease in humans