What would a possible outcome be if no primer could be added at the end of a linear chromosome during replication?
A) DNA synthesis would restart on the same strand.
B) DNA synthesis would be enhanced.
C) The chromosome would be shortened every subsequent replication.
D) The chromosome would be elongated every subsequent replication.

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Without a primer, DNA polymerase cannot initiate replication on the lagging strand. This would result in a loss of genetic material with each round of replication, as the chromosome would be shortened every time.

What Would a Possible Outcome Be If No Primer Could