Multiple Choice
In DNA replication, what is the primary function 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 role of DNA polymerase?
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It unwinds the parental double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs at the replication fork.
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It synthesizes a new DNA strand by adding nucleotides to the 3′ end, extending from an RNA primer using the template strand.
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It lays down short RNA primers to provide a free 3′-OH for DNA synthesis to begin.
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It joins Okazaki fragments together by forming phosphodiester bonds between adjacent DNA fragments.
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