Q. In prokaryotes, the process of replication is catalysed by the following enzymes. Identify which of the enzymes is best coordinate with role.
A) Helicase – Joins the ends of DNA segments
B) DNA polymerase-I – Synthesises DNA
C) DNA polymerase-II - Erases primer and fills gaps
D) Primase – Synthesises RNA primers
Explanation
(a) Helicase – Unwinds the double helix (b) DNA polymerase–I – Erases primer and fill gaps (c) DNA polymerase-II – Synthesises DNA (d) Primase – Synthesises RNA primers
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