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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for DNA replication?
Options
A DNA polymerase
Correct Answer
B RNA polymerase
C DNA ligase
D Helicase
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA polymerase catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing DNA strand, using a parental strand as a template. It is the main enzyme of DNA synthesis.

Hint

It polymerizes DNA nucleotides.

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