Question

Which statement is true of DNA polymerase?

A: It ensures there is only one origin.
B: It makes copies of bacteriophages.
C: It adds bases in only one direction.
D: It starts the process of cell division.

Answer 1

C It adds bases in only one direction

Answer 2

The correct answer will be option C- It adds bases in only one direction.

Step-by-step explanation:

DNA polymerase is an enzyme which catalyzes the addition of nucleotide on the newly formed DNA strand during replication.

This enzyme adds a new nucleotide to the 3’ end of the new strand loaded with primer and elongate it in 5’ to 3’ direction. They usually add new base pairs by working in pairs by reading the existing DNA strands to create a new strand.

Thus, option C- It adds bases in only one direction is the correct answer.