The enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of RNA primer during DNA replication is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of RNA primer during DNA replication is:
A. Helicase
B. Ligase
C. DNA polymerase
D. Primase
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Primase is an RNA polymerase that synthesizes short RNA primers complementary to the DNA template, providing a free 3'-OH for DNA polymerase to begin synthesis. Helicase unwinds, polymerase extends, ligase joins.

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