Question

Name the specific enzyme responsible for nucleotide polymerisation in DNA replication. Write two characteristic features of this enzyme. Name the region on E. coli DNA where this enzyme can initiate replication.

Answer 1

(i) DNA - dependent DNA polymerase 
(ii) The enzyme uses DNA template to catalyse the polymerisation of deoxyribonucleotides  have to catalyse the reaction with high degree of accuracy  origin of replication / ori