Strand Initiation During Replication Is Carried Out by an Enzyme

question 61

Multiple Choice

Strand initiation during replication is carried out by an enzyme that makes a short RNA molecule that is used as a primer; the enzyme is a distinct type of RNA polymerase, called _______.

• A)RNA gyrase
• B)RNA ligase
• C)ribonuclease
• D)primase
• E)deoxyribonuclease

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