Froggy Jumps DNA Replication QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on DNA replication with these 10 questions! by Bidang 1 What is the first step in DNA replication? a Formation of the replication fork b Synthesis of RNA primers c Unwinding of the DNA double helix 2 Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix? a DNA polymerase b Helicase c Ligase 3 What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication? a Unwinds the DNA double helix b Synthesizes new DNA strands c Joins Okazaki fragments 4 Which direction does DNA replication occur in? a 3' to 5' b Random direction c 5' to 3' 5 What is the purpose of RNA primers in DNA replication? a Provide a starting point for DNA synthesis b Join Okazaki fragments c Unwind the DNA double helix 6 Which strand is synthesized continuously during DNA replication? a Lagging strand b Both strands are synthesized discontinuously c Leading strand 7 What is the final step in DNA replication? a Synthesis of RNA primers b Formation of two identical DNA molecules c Unwinding of the DNA double helix 8 What is the process of transcribing DNA into RNA called? a Translation b Transcription c Replication 9 Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing transcription in cells? a Helicase b RNA polymerase c DNA ligase 10 What is the primary function of mRNA in transcription? a Carrying genetic information from DNA to ribosomes b Initiating DNA replication c Creating a complementary DNA strand 11 Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells? a Cytoplasm b Mitochondria c Nucleus 12 What is the role of transcription factors in gene expression? a Repairing damaged DNA b Creating mRNA from tRNA c Regulating the initiation of transcription 13 Which of the following is a post-transcriptional modification of mRNA? a Translocation b Capping c Splicing 14 What is the purpose of the promoter region in transcription? a Enhancing translation b Initiating RNA synthesis c Terminating transcription 15 What is the template for RNA synthesis during transcription? a tRNA strand b DNA strand c mRNA strand 16 Which type of RNA carries out the actual process of translation? a tRNA b mRNA c rRNA