What is the role of DNA polymerase? (2021)

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What is the role of DNA polymerase? (2021)
  1. Transcription
  2. Replication
  3. Translation
  4. Repair

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What is the role of DNA polymerase? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is the genetic material in living organisms.
  • Step 2: Know that DNA replication is the process where DNA makes a copy of itself.
  • Step 3: Learn that DNA polymerase is a type of protein called an enzyme.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the main job of DNA polymerase is to build new DNA strands.
  • Step 5: Realize that DNA polymerase adds nucleotides (the building blocks of DNA) to the growing DNA strand.
  • Step 6: Remember that this process happens during cell division, ensuring that each new cell has a complete set of DNA.
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