Concept explainers
To write:
A sentence defining a vocabulary term DNA polymerase.
Introduction:
DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is an organic compound and it has a unique molecular structure. It is found in all prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. DNA is a long
Answer to Problem 12A
Sentence using DNA polymerase can be“The main function of DNA polymerase is to synthesize DNA from deoxyribonucleotides”.
Explanation of Solution
DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides. Deoxyribonucleotides are the building blocks of DNA.
The enzyme DNA polymerase plays an important role in
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