A pair of β-subunits of DNA polymerase III form a ____ to tether the polymerase to the template thus increasing the ____ of the polymerase.

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The sliding clamp formed by a pair of β-subunits of DNA polymerase III tethers the polymerase to the template, increasing its processivity or ability to stay bound to the template and synthesize long stretches of DNA without dissociating.

A Pair of β-Subunits of DNA Polymerase III Form a ____