All are true for DNA polymerase EXCEPT:
A) requires a primer with a free 5'-OH end, but the 3'-end may be phosphorylated.
B) copies the sequence of nucleotides of one strand to form a new second strand.
C) copies the sequence of nucleotides of one strand in a complementary fashion.
D) generates dsDNA from ssDNA
E) synthesizes new strands by adding successive nucleotides in the 5'→3' direction.

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DNA polymerase requires a primer with a free 3'-OH end for initiation of synthesis, not a 5'-OH end. The enzyme adds nucleotides to the 3' end of the primer.

All Are True for DNA Polymerase EXCEPT