Energy is required in order to add a nucleotide to the growing strand of DNA during replication. From where does that energy come?
A)DNA polymerase
B)DNA ligase
C)helicase
D)primase
E)the incoming nucleotide

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The incoming nucleotide provides the energy needed to add it to the growing DNA strand through a process called phosphodiester bond formation. This releases pyrophosphate, which provides the energy required for the reaction.

Energy Is Required in Order to Add a Nucleotide to the Growing