A Short RNA Chain Is Synthesized as the First Nucleotides

Multiple Choice

A short RNA chain is synthesized as the first nucleotides in a new DNA strand by the enzyme ____ to provide a ____ for DNA elongation.

A) topoisomerase; 3' hydroxyl group
B) primase; 3' hydroxyl group
C) primase; 5' hydroxyl group
D) DNA polymerase; 5' phosphate group
E) DNA polymerase; 3' hydroxyl group