Q. Which of the following statements about DNA replication is true?
A) Okazaki fragments are DNA fragments synthesized on the leading strand.
B) Single‑strand binding proteins stabilize the open conformation of the unwound DNA.
C) DNA gyrase unwinds the DNA double helix.
D) DNA polymerase adds dNTP monomers in the 3′-5′ direction.
✔ Correct Answer: Single‑strand binding proteins stabilize the open conformation of the unwound DNA.
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