Homework SourseWhich of the following statements applies to a DNA polymeras
Which of the following statements applies to a DNA polymerase, RNA polymerase, or both?
Requires a primer to start
Makes DNA
Makes RNA
Adds new nucleotides to the 3\' hydroxyl of the previous one
Affected by rifampin
Which of the following statements applies to a DNA polymerase, RNA polymerase, or both?
Requires a primer to start
Makes DNA
Makes RNA
Adds new nucleotides to the 3\' hydroxyl of the previous one
Affected by rifampin
Requires a primer to start
Makes DNA
Makes RNA
Adds new nucleotides to the 3\' hydroxyl of the previous one
Affected by rifampin
Solution
Requires a primer to start.
Explanation:
DNA polymerases require primer with a free 3\' hydroxy group already base pair to a template.They CA not scratch by adding nucleotides to a free single standard DNA template.In case of RNA polymerases in contrast can initiate the RNA synthesis without a primer
