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Which of the following enzyme is responsible for initiating DNA replication?(a) polymerase(b) ligase(c) primase(d) gyraseThe question was asked during a job interview.Origin of the question is DNA Replication in chapter DNA Replication and Repair, Cellular Reproduction of Cell Biology

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Correct answer is (c) primase

The best explanation: The enzyme primase is a type of RNA polymerase that is RESPONSIBLE for initiating DNA replication. This enzyme constructs a short primer composed of RNA, that SERVE as PRIMERS for the SYNTHESIS of DNA by DNA polymerase.



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