Question #6425320Single Choice

Biology

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Which of the following is a characteristic difference between DNA and RNA polymerase?

DNA polymerase can initiate synthesis without a primer, while RNA polymerase requires a primer.

RNA polymerase can synthesize a strand in the 3' to 5' direction, while DNA polymerase only synthesizes in the 5' to 3' direction.

DNA polymerase is involved in replication, and RNA polymerase is involved in transcription.

RNA polymerase has higher fidelity (accuracy) in nucleotide incorporation compared to DNA polymerase.

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