If a mutation prevented synthesis of the beta subunit of DNA pol III,which would be most affected?

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The beta subunit of DNA pol III plays a critical role in processivity, or the ability of the polymerase to remain bound to the template strand and synthesize a long stretch of DNA without dissociating. Without the beta subunit, DNA pol III would be unable to remain attached to the template strand and synthesis would be significantly slowed or halted. Choices A, B, C, and E do not directly rely on the beta subunit for their functions.

If a Mutation Prevented Synthesis of the Beta Subunit of DNA