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Multiple Choice
Which of the following proteins is responsible for unwinding the double stranded DNA?
A
Topoissomerases
B
Single-stranded binding proteins
C
DNA helicase
D
DNA polymerase III
Verified step by step guidance
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Begin by understanding the process of DNA replication, which involves unwinding the double-stranded DNA to allow each strand to be copied.
Identify the role of each protein listed in the options: Topoisomerases, Single-stranded binding proteins, DNA helicase, and DNA polymerase III.
Recognize that DNA helicase is the enzyme specifically responsible for unwinding the double-stranded DNA by breaking the hydrogen bonds between the nucleotide pairs.
Consider the function of Topoisomerases, which help relieve the tension created by the unwinding process but do not directly unwind the DNA.
Understand that Single-stranded binding proteins stabilize the unwound strands, and DNA polymerase III is involved in synthesizing the new DNA strand, not unwinding.