Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of DNA Polymerase

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of DNA polymerase?

• A)copies the sequence of nucleotides of one strand in a complementary fashion
• B)requires a primer with a free 5'-OH end,but the 3'-end may be phosphorylated
• C)copies the sequence of nucleotides of one strand to form two new strands
• D)synthesizes new strands by adding successive nucleotides in the 3'?5' direction

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