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Title: DNA Polymerase
Post by: redsoxgrl on Nov 29, 2011
I was wondering if someone could help me because i am STUMPED!  I have a worksheet that my teacher handed out and the only question i am having a hard time answering is this:

What are 3 things that DNA polymerase cannot do?

the only thing i have come up with is this

DNA polymerase can only extend an existing DNA strand paired with a template strand; it cannot begin the synthesis of a new strand.  This means it cannot initiate DNA replication without a primer.

Can anyone help with anything else?  Thanks in advance!


Title: Re: DNA Polymerase
Post by: bio_man on Nov 29, 2011
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Title: Re: DNA Polymerase
Post by: redsoxgrl on Nov 29, 2011
Thank you so much for the precise and quick reply!  ;D


Title: Re: DNA Polymerase
Post by: bio_man on Nov 29, 2011
;) no problem!