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What is DNA polymerase?

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  • The DNA polymerases are enzymes that create DNA molecules by assembling nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.
  • DNA polymerase adds new free nucleotides to the 3’ end of the newly-forming strand, elongating it in a 5’ to 3’ direction.

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