Why Is a Single-Stranded, Circular DNA an Ineffective Template for DNA

question 96

Multiple Choice

Why is a single-stranded, circular DNA an ineffective template for DNA polymerase?

• A)It has a 3'-hydroxyl terminus, but lacks a template.
• B)It lacks a 3'-hydroxyl primer, but has a template.
• C)It lacks a 3'-hydroxyl group and a template.
• D)It has a 3'-hydroxyl group and has a template.
• E)It lacks a 5'-hydroxyl group and has a template.

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