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What molecule begins DNA replication?

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RNA

Step-by-step explanation:

A short segment of RNA, called a primer, is then synthesized and acts as a starting point for new DNA synthesis. An enzyme called DNA polymerase next begins replicating the DNA by matching bases to the original strand.

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