Primase is an enzyme that synthesizes RNA primers, providing a 3'OH end for DNA polymerase. Which of the following does Primase require? a. a DNA template and deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs) b. an RNA template and ribonucleoside triphosphates (NTPs) c. a DNA template and ribonucleoside triphosphates (NTPs) d. an RNA template and deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs)
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Primase, an enzyme involved in DNA replication, synthesizes short RNA primers that provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin DNA synthesis. To perform its function, Primase requires:
b. An RNA template and ribonucleoside triphosphates (NTPs)
- Primase utilizes an RNA template to synthesize RNA primers by adding ribonucleoside triphosphates (NTPs) to create short RNA sequences complementary to the DNA template strand. These RNA primers are essential for DNA polymerase to initiate the synthesis of new DNA strands during replication.