What Is Required for DNA Polymerase to Initiate DNA Strand

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is required for DNA polymerase to initiate DNA strand synthesis?

• A)a short DNA primer synthesized by the enzyme primase
• B)a short RNA primer synthesized by the enzyme primase
• C)ATP and a short DNA primer synthesized by the enzyme topoisomerase
• D)ATP and a short RNA primer synthesized by the enzyme topoisomerase
• E)DNA polymerase initiates DNA strand synthesis without requiring any additional enzymes.

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