How do you define a polymerase?

A. It is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of nucleic acids.
B. It is an enzyme that slows the formation of DNA.
C. It is an adhesion molecule.
D. It is an enzyme that blocks the formation of nucleic acids.
E. It is a ribosome that catalyzes the formation of nucleic acids.


Ans: A. It is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of nucleic acids.

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