The 5'-end of the nicked strand of F factor moves through a pore in the conjugation complex by a process driven by __________, which synthesizes a replacement strand in the donor cell using the intact strand as template.

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DNA pol III is the primary polymerase responsible for replication in prokaryotes and is also able to participate in DNA repair processes.

Answer: D
 Ligase is responsible for sealing the nick in the DNA strand after the replacement strand has been synthesized. However, it is not directly involved in the movement of the 5'-end of the nicked strand through the conjugation complex.

Therefore, the best choice is C.

The 5'-End of the Nicked Strand of F Factor Moves