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During DNA replication, which of the following enzymes produces a short strand of RNA complementary to the template DNA with a free 3'-OH end?


A. DNA ligase

B. Polymerase I

C. Polymerase III

D. Primase

E. Topoisomerase


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  #2

D?

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  #3

D

  #4

D

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nodnodnod

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  #6

yea its D.

  #7

The correct answer is D.


The primer molecule required by DNA polymerase is a short strand of RNA (4-10 bases) complementary to the template strand of the DNA molecule. The primer is synthesized by a specific RNA polymerase known as primase. The growing end of the RNA primer is a free 3'-OH group. The primase does not itself require a primer for initiation of nucleotide synthesis.


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dgrin

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nodcool

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