The Primary Function of DNA Polymerase Is to

question 87

Multiple Choice

The primary function of DNA polymerase is to

• A) add nucleotides to the growing daughter strand.
• B) seal nicks along the sugar-phosphate backbone of the daughter strand.
• C) unwind the parent DNA double helix.
• D) generate primers to initiate DNA synthesis.
• E) prevent reassociation of the denatured parental DNA strands.

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