The Extraordinary Accuracy of the DNA Polymerase III Enzyme Lies

question 43

Multiple Choice

The extraordinary accuracy of the DNA polymerase III enzyme lies in its ability to "proofread" newly synthesized DNA, a function of the enzyme's __________.

• A)3′-to-5′ exonuclease activity
• B)5′-to-3′ exonuclease activity
• C)3′-to-5′ polymerase activity
• D)5′-to-3′ polymerase activity
• E)3′-to-5′ helicase activity

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