MCQ
In DNA replication, the primer is:
  • A
    A small deoxyribonucleotide polymer.
  • B
    A small ribonucleotide polymer.
  • C
    Helix destabilizing protein.
  • D
    Enzyme taking part in joining nucleotides of new strand.

Answer

  1. A small ribonucleotide polymer.

Explanation:

DNA replication is the process of producing two identical replicas from one original DNA molecule. This biological process occurs in all living organisms and is the basis for biological inheritance.

Well, a primer is a short polynucleotide segment that primes, or prepares, the way for DNA replication by helping DNA polymerase to get started in doing its job. The primer is made out of RNA, so it's called an RNA primer.

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