The enzyme that adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication is:
A. Primase
B. Helicase
C. DNA polymerase
D. Ligase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
DNA polymerase catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides, extending the new strand complementary to the template. Helicase unwinds DNA, ligase joins fragments, primase synthesizes RNA primer. In prokaryotes, DNA polymerase III is the main replicative enzyme.

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