DNA polymerase ____

a. synthesizes a short RNA segment to begin DNA replication
b. adds nucleotides to the 5' end of an existing strand to synthesize a new DNA strand
c. adds nucleotides to the 3' end of an existing strand to synthesize a new DNA strand
d. seals nicks between adjacent segments of DNA
e. unwinds the DNA double helix at the origin of replication


ANSWER: c

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