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Which of the following molecules functions as a "proofreader" for a newly replicated strand of DNA?a. DNA polymerase IIIb. primasec. helicased. ligase
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- DNA polymerase III is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA by adding nucleotides to an existing DNA strand or RNA primer. It is responsible for the majority of DNA synthesis during replication. - Primase is an enzyme that synthesizes a short RNA segment that Show more…
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