The DNA polymerase is like a sewing machine adding new nucleotides to a growing chain of nucleotides as it “reads"the genetic code.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The analogy of DNA polymerase to a sewing machine is appropriate as it adds new nucleotides to a growing DNA strand during replication. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ DNA polymerase function: DNA polymerase synthesizes a new DNA strand by adding nucleotides to the 3' end of a primer or pre-existing DNA strand. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Reading the template strand: It "reads" the template DNA strand by matching the incoming nucleotide with the complementary base on the template strand. ‖ ‖ c ⋮ Directionality: DNA polymerase works in a 5' to 3' direction, meaning it adds nucleotides to the 3' end of the growing DNA strand. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ DNA polymerase is an enzyme that adds nucleotides to a growing DNA strand during replication. ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ It functions by reading the template strand and incorporating complementary nucleotides, similar to how a sewing machine stitches fabric by adding thread in a linear fashion. ⚹◊How does DNA polymerase ensure the accurate pairing of nucleotides during replication?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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