Question

As DNA polymerase adds new nucleotides it's creating a new nucleic acid polymer. What kind of reaction is this enyme facilitating?

A. hydrolysis

B. dehydration

C. catalysis

D. exothermic

Answer 1

C. Catalysis

Step-by-step explanation:

The polymerase catalyzes the nucleophilic attack of the 3′ hydroxyl group terminus of the polynucleotide chain on the α-phosphate group of the nucleoside triphosphate to be added