The 5 $\rightarrow$ 3' Exonuclease Activity of E

question 19

Multiple Choice

The 5' $\rightarrow$ 3' exonuclease activity of E. coli DNA polymerase I is involved in:

• A) formation of a nick at the DNA replication origin.
• B) formation of Okazaki fragments.
• C) proofreading of the replication process.
• D) removal of RNA primers by nick translation.
• E) sealing of nicks by ligase action.

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