The function of helicase enzymes is to ____.
A) break hydrogen bonds and unwind the two strands of the DNA molecule prior to replication
B) rewind the two DNA molecules after replication
C) remove bases that might have been inserted incorrectly
D) seal new short stretches of nucleotides into one continuous strand
E) fragment old DNA that is no longer of use to the cell

Question

The function of helicase enzymes is to ____.
A) ​break hydrogen bonds and unwind the two strands of the DNA molecule prior to replication
B) ​rewind the two DNA molecules after replication
C) ​remove bases that might have been inserted incorrectly
D) ​seal new short stretches of nucleotides into one continuous strand
E) ​fragment old DNA that is no longer of use to the cell

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Helicase enzymes break the hydrogen bonds between the two strands of the DNA molecule and unwind them, providing a template for DNA replication.

The Function of Helicase Enzymes Is to ____