Multiple Choice
In the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary job of DNA polymerase?
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8. DNA Replication
Overview of DNA Replication
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In the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary job of DNA polymerase?
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To join Okazaki fragments together by sealing nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone
B
To lay down short RNA primers needed to start DNA synthesis
C
To unwind and separate the parental DNA strands by breaking hydrogen bonds
D
To synthesize a new DNA strand by adding complementary nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing strand (in the 5' to 3' direction)
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