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what is the function of \primers\ positioned on the dna strand by primase? the \primers\ indicate where helicase will bind to the dna strand to unzip its hydrogen bonds the \primers\ allow dna polymerase to know where to start rebuilding the dna strand
DNA Polymerase needs a starting - point to synthesize new DNA strands. Primers, laid down by Primase, provide this starting - point for DNA Polymerase to begin adding nucleotides and rebuild the DNA strand. Helicase binds and unzips DNA independently of primers.
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The "primers" allow DNA Polymerase to know where to start rebuilding the DNA strand