Which of the following characteristics is not associated with
A) it synthesizes the RNA primer in DNA replication
B) it synthesizes a primer with a free 3'-OH end
C) it is essential for DNA replication
D) it is essential for RNA replication
E) coli primase?

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Primase is not essential for RNA replication, but it is essential for DNA replication. Therefore, option D is the characteristic that is not associated with E. coli primase.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is Not Associated with