What functions are accomplished by the primosome?
A) tracking along DNA
B) tracking along DNA, separating double-stranded DNA
C) tracking along DNA, separating double-stranded DNA, synthesizing RNA primers
D) tracking along DNA, separating double-stranded DNA, synthesizing RNA primers, adding nucleotides

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The primosome performs multiple functions which include tracking along DNA, separating double-stranded DNA, and synthesizing RNA primers. Adding nucleotides is the function of DNA polymerase, not the primosome.

What Functions Are Accomplished by the Primosome