| Date | May 2010 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 10M.1.HL.TZ1.26 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Determine | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the reason for Okazaki fragments being formed during DNA replication?
A. To enable replication of the 3′ → 5′ (lagging) strand
B. To form the template for the RNA primers
C. To initiate replication on the 5′ → 3′ (leading) strand
D. To help the DNA helicase unwinding the DNA helix 27
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
N/A
