DNA polymerase III is functional,but it seems to exhibit extremely low processivity.This is likely a defect in what structure?
A)the τ proteins
B)the pol III holoenzyme
C)the clamp loader
D)the topoisomerase enzyme
E)the sliding clamp

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The sliding clamp is a ring-shaped protein that interacts with DNA polymerase III to increase its processivity, allowing it to stay attached to the DNA template for longer periods of time. If DNA polymerase III is exhibiting extremely low processivity, it is likely a defect in the sliding clamp.

DNA Polymerase III Is Functional,but It Seems to Exhibit Extremely