Asked by Courtney Gartner on May 06, 2024
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The enzyme that is used to join DNA nucleotides together is
A) DNA polymerase.
B) RNA polymerase.
C) helicase.
D) primase.
E) lipase.
DNA Nucleotides
The basic building blocks of DNA, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar molecule (deoxyribose), and one of four nitrogenous bases (adenine, cytosine, guanine, or thymine).
DNA Polymerase
An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of new DNA molecules by adding nucleotides to a DNA strand.
Enzyme
Organic catalyst, usually a protein, that speeds a reaction in cells due to its particular shape.
- Become familiar with the operations of DNA replication, including the significance of distinct enzymes.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the operations of DNA replication, including the significance of distinct enzymes.
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