Which of these is FALSE about primers? Primers are synthesized by primase Primers consists of short RNA sequences Primers provide a 3' end to which DNA polymerase can attach DNA nucleotides Most primers are replaced with DNA, except those on the ends of the chromosome Only the lagging strand needs primers
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Primers are synthesized by primase: This is TRUE. Primase is an enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers, which serve as a starting point for DNA synthesis. Show more…
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