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The Function of the Eukaryotic DNA Replication Factor PCNA (Proliferating β\beta

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The function of the eukaryotic DNA replication factor PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen) is similar to that of the β\beta subunit of bacterial DNA polymerase III in that it:


A) facilitates replication of telomeres.
B) forms a circular sliding clamp to increase the processivity of replication.
C) has a 3ʹ \rightarrow 5ʹ proofreading activity.
D) increases the speed but not the processivity of the replication complex.
E) participates in DNA repair.

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