Question 22

(Short Answer)

The sliding clamp and the DNA helicase that function at the replication fork both have three-dimensional structures resembling a ring with a central hole through which DNA is threaded. Which of these proteins, the clamp (C) or the helicase (H), do you think has a wider hole in its structure? Write down C or H as your answer.

Answer

The central hole in the clamp can accom...

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