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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which enzyme relieves topological strain and supercoiling ahead of the replication fork?
Options
A DNA Gyrase (Topoisomerase)
Correct Answer
B DNA Ligase
C Single-strand binding proteins
D RNA Primase
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA Gyrase/Topoisomerase relieves supercoiling caused by unwinding.

Hint

No hint available

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