A Researcher Is Attempting to Replicate DNA in Vitro

question 19

Multiple Choice

A researcher is attempting to replicate DNA in vitro.He adds all of the components to the tube except Mg²⁺.What kind of result can he expect to observe?

• A) The DNA will replicate at a normal rate
• B) The DNA will replicate but at a much slower rate
• C) The DNA will not replicate because DNA polymerase will not be active
• D) The DNA will not replicate because DNA polymerase was not added
• E) The DNA will not replicate because the Mg²⁺ is what catalyzes the DNA synthesis

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