The proofreading function of DNA polymerases involves _____ activity.
A) 5' $\rightarrow$3' exonuclease
B) 3' $\rightarrow$ 5'exonuclease
C) 5' $\rightarrow$ 3' telomerase
D) 3' $\rightarrow$ 5' telomerase
E) 5' $\rightarrow$ 3' gyrase

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The proofreading function of DNA polymerases involves 3' to 5' exonuclease activity, which allows the enzyme to remove incorrectly paired nucleotides during DNA replication.

The Proofreading Function of DNA Polymerases Involves _____ Activity →\rightarrow→ 3' Exonuclease B) 3

The Proofreading Function of DNA Polymerases Involves _____ Activity $\rightarrow$ 3' Exonuclease
B) 3