Which type of enzyme adds deoxynucleoside triphosphates (dNTP's) to the 3'-OH end of a nucleic acid? DNA polymerase RNA polymerase DNA primase DNA helicase
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DNA polymerase: This enzyme synthesizes DNA by adding deoxynucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs) to the 3'-OH end of a nucleic acid. It is responsible for DNA replication and repair. Show more…
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