Q159 / 160 · JIPMER 2004 · Zoology

DNA polymerase enzyme is required for synthesis of :

  • A
    DNA from RNA
  • B
    RNA from DNA
  • Correct answer
    C
    DNA from DNA
  • D
    RNA from RNA

Solution

The enzyme needed for replication of DNA i.e. formation of DNA from DNA is DNA polymerase III. DNA replication is initiated by RNA primer which is later removed by DNA polymerase I.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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