The Proofreading Function of DNA Polymerases Involves _____ Activity $\rightarrow$ 3' Exonuclease
B) 3

question 32

Multiple Choice

The proofreading function of DNA polymerases involves _____ activity.

• A) 5' \(\rightarrow\)3' exonuclease
• B) 3' \(\rightarrow\) 5'exonuclease
• C) 5' \(\rightarrow\) 3' telomerase
• D) 3' \(\rightarrow\) 5' telomerase
• E) 5' \(\rightarrow\) 3' gyrase

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Representative Sample

A sample that closely matches the characteristics of its parent population across key variables and attributes.

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Independent Variable

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