Which statement best describes DNA polymerase?
A)It is an enzyme required to produce a primer needed for DNA replication.
B)It is an enzyme that catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to the 5'end of a growing DNA strand.
C)It is an enzyme that catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing DNA strand.
D)It is an enzyme required to glue pieces of DNA fragments together.
E)It is an enzyme that polymerizes the DNA and keeps the replication fork open.

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DNA polymerase catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing DNA strand, ensuring the synthesis of a new strand in the 5' to 3' direction.

Which Statement Best Describes DNA Polymerase