Which Does NOT Describe a Function of the DNA Polymerase

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which does NOT describe a function of the DNA polymerase molecule?

• A)recognize the free nucleotide that pairs with the base on the old strand of DNA
• B)read the strand of old DNA and recognize the base there
• C)proofread to ensure that the proper base has been incorporated
• D)make the proper nucleotide to match with the base read on the old strand
• E)nucleotides are joined by hydrogen bonds

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