which enzyme is responsible for creating a primer that allows the dna replication process to start?

Sourav PanAugust 16, 2024

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The enzyme responsible for creating a primer that allows the DNA replication process to start is RNA primase.

RNA primase synthesizes a short RNA primer on the single-stranded DNA template. This primer provides a starting point with a free 3′-OH group to which DNA polymerase can add new DNA nucleotides. Once the primer is in place, DNA polymerase can begin the synthesis of the new DNA strand.

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