All of the following statements about RNA polymerase and DNA polymerase are correct EXCEPT
A) both require a template.
B) both require nucleoside triphosphates as substrates.
C) both elongate in the 5' to direction.
D) both require a primer.
E) both are required for replication in certain systems.

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RNA polymerase does not require a primer to initiate synthesis, whereas DNA polymerase does.

All of the Following Statements About RNA Polymerase and DNA