What must a DNA polymerase have before it can add nucleotides?
AA closed nucleosome ring
BA bound ribosome subunit
CA finished protein chain
DA paired strand to extend
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A paired strand to extend
A polymerase can only extend a strand already paired to the template, so a primer is needed first.
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