What is the role of DNA helicase during the S phase of interphase?

A) DNA helicase unwinds the two strands of DNA.
B) DNA helicase removes the RNA primer and replaces it with DNA.
C) DNA helicase catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to the new DNA strands.
D) DNA helicase builds RNA primers on the existing DNA strands.


Answer: A

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