A Template in Molecular Biology Means

question 17

Multiple Choice

A template in molecular biology means

• A) the sequence of DNA to which the DNA polymerase initially binds.
• B) a protein that has a specific binding site for RNA.
• C) any macromolecule that provides the pattern for synthesis of another.
• D) a polymer that provides the starting point for further growth of the molecule.
• E) a temperature sensitive mutant.

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