Question

Which of the following would most likely happen if DNA polymerase were not functioning properly during DNA replication?

Any of the nitrogenous bases in the DNA strands would be able to form base pairs with each other.

The new strands of DNA would not be an exact copy of the original DNA.

The two strands of DNA would separate from each other and be unable to reform.

Hydrogen bonding between nitrogenous bases would cause the DNA to fold upon itself.

I can't find this anywhere. :(

Answer 1

@mahone331 @wolfe8 @zubhanwc3

Answer 2

b

Answer 3

If I had to eliminate I would eliminate A and D

Answer 4

DNA polymerase is involved in the propagation of DNA replication. Only B and B involve enzyme activites at all. B in replication and C in transcription. I don't know for certain the name of the enzyme that could screw up "re-zipping" DNA, but I know DNA polymerase is involved in replication, not transcription.

Answer 5

B and c*

Answer 6

its B. and thats a really good explaining @zubhanwc3

Answer 7

Thank you both I really appreciate the quick responses.

Answer 8

anytime :)