Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 174

Question: New strand on a DNA template is initiated by [MHCET 2002]

Options:

A) RNA polymerase

B) DNA polymerase

C) DNA ligase

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The strand of DNA, the enzyme forms DNA fragments in small pieces again in $ 5’\to 3’ $ direction initiating from RNA primer.

The primer is formed with the help of primase enzyme.