In prokaryotes, the RNA primer from the lagging strand is removed and replaced by the DNA sequence

Q. In prokaryotes, the RNA primer from the lagging strand is removed and replaced by the DNA sequence. This process is catalyzed by an enzyme …………… which possess 5′-3′ exonuclease activity and 5′-3′ polymerase activity.

A.            DNA polymerase I

B.            DNA polymerase II

C.            DNA polymerase III

D.            DNA polymerase IV

Answer: DNA polymerase I

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