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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What provides the free 3'-OH group necessary for DNA Polymerase III to initiate synthesis?
Options
A DNA primer
B RNA primer synthesized by Primase
Correct Answer
C Okazaki fragment
D DNA Ligase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA Polymerases require an RNA primer synthesized by Primase to provide a free 3'-OH end.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2388 of 2556
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