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Question
The enzyme DNA polymerase in E.coli is a DNA dependent polymerase and also has the ability to proof-read the DNA strand being synthesised. Explain. Discuss the dual polymerase.
Solution
DNA polymerase helps in the replication of DNA molecules. DNA polymerase also helps in the proofreading, if any error/mutation occurred during replication.
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