The Following Statements Are True for All Known DNA Polymerases

question 18

Multiple Choice

The following statements are true for all known DNA polymerases. For RNA polymerases, all of the statements are true EXCEPT

• A) chain growth is 5' to 3'.
• B) the activated precursors are the triphosphates.
• C) a divalent cation is required.
• D) base pairing instructions are taken from a DNA template.
• E) a primer (pre-existing polynucleotide chain) is required to initiate synthesis.

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