THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
DNA REPLICATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following does DNA polymerase NOT do?
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connects nucleotides (in the new strand) through covalent bonds
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Matches the template nucleotides with free nucleotides
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proofreads
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It does all of these functions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -DNA polymerase cannot initiate new strands of nucleic acid synthesis because it can only add a nucleotide onto a pre-existing 3′-OH. Therefore, an 11 to 12 base-pair length of RNA (an RNA primer) is made at the beginning of each new strand of DNA.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Function of DNA Polymerase. DNA polymerase is one of the enzymes responsible for the replication of DNA. It catalyzes the formation of new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to the existing DNA template strand. DNA polymerase also plays a role in repairing damaged DNA.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘RNA polymerase’
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The correct answer is c. Synthesis of carbohydrates.
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