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Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading during DNA replication?

DNA polymerase has proofreading ability to correct errors during DNA replication. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for synthesizing the lagging strand during DNA replication?

DNA polymerase III synthesizes the lagging strand in short Okazaki fragments during DNA replication. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which phase of the ll cycle is characterized by the synthesis of DNA?

The S phase (synthesis phase) of the ll cycle is where DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical copies of each chromosome. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which protein prevents the premature reannealing of DNA strands during replication?

Single-strand binding proteins (SSBs) prevent the reannealing of separated DNA strands during replication. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which of the following statements about DNA replication is correct?

**Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix** by breaking hydrogen bonds between the two strands. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

Which of the following is incorrect about DNA replication?

DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands in the 5' to 3' direction, not 3' to 5'. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following statements about S phase is correct?

The S phase (synthesis phase) is responsible for DNA replication, doubling the genetic material. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.