Why is RNA incorporated into the DNA molecule during DNA replication?
A) DNA polymerases can only add on to an existing strand.
B) RNA primase is able to use DNA as a template.
C) RNA primase must be incorporated into the holoenzyme complex.
D) DNA polymerase first synthesizes RNA.
E) RNA serves as the template for DNA synthesis.

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DNA polymerases require a primer with a free 3'-OH group to initiate DNA synthesis, and RNA primers provide this starting point.

Why Is RNA Incorporated into the DNA Molecule During DNA