Question

DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to a free 3(-hydroxyl group on a nucleic acid strand. As a consequence, all EXCEPT which of the following statements are true of DNA replication?
A) Synthesis of one complementary DNA strand lags behind the synthesis of the other strand.
B) DNA replication requires both DNA polymerase III and DNA polymerase I.
C) Primase must synthesize an RNA primer before DNA synthesis can begin.
D) Uracil is not found in DNA.

Answer 1

Hey! The answer to your question would be, A. Synthesis of one complementary DNA strand lags behind the synthesis of the other strand. Hope this helps. :-)