Question

Which is the rate limiting step of DNA replication?

a.

Formation of the RNA primer

b.

Binding of primer to the DNA template

c.

Binding of DNA polymerase to the primer:template junction

d.

Binding of the first dNTP to the primer

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Answer: (c).Binding of DNA polymerase to the primer:template junction

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