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Introduction to Transcription

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation / Introduction to Transcription / Problem 1

What characteristic separates the functionality of DNA polymerase from that of RNA polymerase?

A

Both enzymes are identical in function except for their product.

B

DNA polymerases cannot add nucleotides without first having a primer present.

C

RNA polymerase cannot add nucleotides without first having a primer present.

D

Both enzymes require primers before they can add nucleotides.

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