Why Is RNA Required for DNA Replication

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why is RNA required for DNA replication?

• A) the lagging strand is synthesized as RNA
• B) the double helix must be stabilized by RNA
• C) DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to an existing chain
• D) single strand DNA must be stabilized as it is synthesized
• E) RNA is converted to DNA after synthesis

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