What Is the Function of DNA Polymerase

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of DNA polymerase?

• A)synthesizing nucleotides from free sugars, phosphates, and bases
• B)halting DNA replication if a cell becomes cancerous
• C)breaking sugar-phosphate bonds to release free nucleotides for DNA synthesis
• D)introducing mutations into DNA for evolutionary adaptation
• E)joining together nucleotides as they are base-paired during DNA replication

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Definitions:

Margin of Error

An expression of the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results, representing the range within which the true population parameter is expected to lie.

Margin of Error

The amount of error allowed in the results of a poll or survey, reflecting the confidence in the results.

Observations

Data collected during an experiment or research which are analyzed to gain insights and draw conclusions.

Confidence Intervals

A gamut of values, developed from the statistics of a sampling, with a high chance of containing the value of an unknown population parameter.