Question

question ① what would happen if a cell lacks the enzyme dna polymerase? select all that apply inability to link nucleotides covalently inability to form spindle fibers inability to form the cell membrane inability to form complementary strands during replication

Explanation:

1. Analyze the function of DNA polymerase: DNA polymerase is responsible for catalyzing the formation of phosphodiester bonds (covalent linking) between nucleotides and synthesizing complementary DNA strands during replication.
2. Evaluate each option:

• "Inability to link nucleotides covalently": DNA polymerase links nucleotides covalently (via phosphodiester bonds), so lack of it would cause this. Correct.
• "Inability to form spindle fibers": Spindle fiber formation is related to cell division structures (like microtubules), not DNA polymerase. Incorrect.
• "Inability to form the cell membrane": Cell membrane formation involves lipids/proteins, not DNA polymerase. Incorrect.
• "Inability to form complementary strands during replication": DNA polymerase synthesizes complementary strands in replication. Correct.

Answer:

• Inability to link nucleotides covalently
• Inability to form complementary strands during replication