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camila

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on: Jun 23, 2013
What is the function of DNA polymerase III?
A) to unwind the DNA helix during replication
B) to seal together the broken ends of DNA strands
C) to add nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing DNA strand
D) to degrade damaged DNA molecules
E) to rejoin the two DNA strands (one new and one old) after replication


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2013
We did this yesterday, it's C.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 29, 2013
Thanks! It was right ;)


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