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A mutation in a gene causes an alteration in the structure of helicase. Which of the following would you expect as a result of this mutation?

AThe DNA molecule will supercoil.
BNo replication fork will be formed.
CReplication will occur via RNA polymerase alone.
DNo proofreading of the replicated strands will occur.

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C.

Helicase helps in DNA replication and if its structure is altered, it will not be able to carry out this task.

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Answer:

b. No replication fork will be formed.

Explanation:

Helicase unwinds the DNA to begin with. Without it, the replication fork cannot be formed.

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