What is required for DNA polymerase to initiate DNA strand synthesis?
A) a short DNA primer synthesized by the enzyme primase
B) a short RNA primer synthesized by the enzyme primase
C) ATP and a short DNA primer synthesized by the enzyme topoisomerase
D) ATP and a short RNA primer synthesized by the enzyme topoisomerase
E) DNA polymerase initiates DNA strand synthesis without requiring any additional enzymes.
B
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