answersLogoWhite

0

Primase is an enzyme. It is used to synthesize a short RNA fragment called a primer during DNA replication.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

The enzyme that catalyzes DNA synthesis add nucleotides to the DNA molecule is called?

Primase


Which enzyme synthesizes RNA primer?

primase bind to dna helicase. form a complex called primose.


What is the difference between 5' and 3' end of a DNA molecule?

The 5' end starts with a phosphate as the nucleotide and the 3' end starts with deoxiribose, or the sugar as the nucleotide.


Which of these is responsible for catalyzing the formation of an RNA primer?

Primase. It's usually depicted on the leading strand as square/rectangle.


What does DNA primase create?

DNA primase creates RNA primer. DNA primase is an enzyme and DNA polymerase uses the RNA primer to replicate ssDNA.


Which of the following enzymes creates a primer for DNA polymerase?

DNA primase is the enzyme that creates the RNA primer needed for DNA polymerase to initiate DNA synthesis.


What kind of molecule is a polymer?

A polymer molecule is a macromolecule.


Why is RNA primase not DNA primase?

RNA primase is used to synthesize short RNA primers that are needed for DNA replication by DNA polymerase. This RNA primer can be easily replaced by DNA once DNA polymerase starts synthesizing the new DNA strand. This is different from DNA primase which synthesizes RNA primers during the synthesis of Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.


What kind of molecule is an enzyme-?

The type of molecule that is an enzyme is a protein molecule.


What is the role of the enzyme DNA primase?

DNA primase is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers that are necessary for DNA replication. These primers provide the starting point for DNA polymerase to begin synthesizing a new strand of DNA. DNA primase plays a crucial role in initiating DNA replication in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.


What kind of molecule is formed when many disaccharide molecule's are combined?

cellulose


What is the primase and its function?

Primase in the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase enzyme that functions in DNA replication by synthesizing the RNA primers which are then extended by DNA polymerase to yield newly synthesized DNA fragments. While being an RNA polymerase, primase is different from the RNA polymerase that functions in the transcription of DNA.

Trending Questions
What two features set the human skeleton apart from other skeletons? During cytokinesis what is a major difference between cell division in plant and animal cells? Show the relationship of metabolic pathways for all nutrient metabolism along with major organs and cells of primary permanent sites of activity? Why are catalase reusable? What precautions should be taken to protect oneself from encountering a large mosquito-looking bug in a wooded area? What is responsive evolution involves organisms evolving in tandem to improve chances of survival an example of this type of evolution is? Why do you think it is necessary to break up the fat into tiny droplets? If a gene was changed by mutation then what do you think would happen to the shape of enzyme built by the gene? What is the difference between a man's brain and a pig's brain? How many ATP units are formed in the mitochondria? What element is in every amino acid molecules except carbonhydrate and fat molecules? What multi cellular organisms rely on other organisms for energy? What is the behavior of a black and white jumping bug in its natural habitat? What are the two first groups organisms was placed in? The oily secretions that lubricate the eye are produced by the? Which of these are not embedded in the lipid bilayer at all? What scientist study the tumors? Do females experience morning wood? What kind of spider has pinchers? Which of the following would be associated with vascular plants A root systems B bryophytes C angiosperms D gymnosperms E shoot systems?