Which of the following is involved in proofreading during DNA replication? RNA polymerase 5' to 3' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase 5' to 3' endonuclease activity of DNA polymerase 3' to 5' endonuclease activity of DNA polymerase 3' to 5' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase
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However, it can make mistakes by incorporating the wrong nucleotide. To correct these mistakes, DNA polymerase has a proofreading function. This function is carried out by the 3' to 5' exonuclease activity of DNA polymerase. This enzyme activity can remove Show more…
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