If the $\beta$ subunit of DNA pol III had a mutation that affected its sliding clamp configuration,which of the following would be most affected?

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The sliding clamp of DNA pol III plays a crucial role in binding to DNA and increasing processivity, which refers to the ability of the polymerase to remain attached to DNA and continue replicating without dissociating. Therefore, if the sliding clamp configuration is altered due to a mutation, the processivity of DNA pol III would be most affected. Choices A, B, and C, which refer to DNA unwinding, supercoiling, and formation of replication fork, respectively, are influenced by various other proteins and enzymes and are not solely dependent on the sliding clamp of DNA pol III.

If The β\betaβ Subunit of DNA Pol III Had a Mutation That Affected

If The $\beta$ Subunit of DNA Pol III Had a Mutation That Affected