DNA Polymerase Definition

noun
Any of various enzymes that function in the replication and repair of DNA by catalyzing the linking of dATP, dCTP, dGTP, and dTTP in a specific order, using single-stranded DNA as a template.
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DNA Polymerase Sentence Examples

  • The double helix of the DNA ' unzips ', and the enzyme DNA polymerase makes a copy using the separated strands as templates.

  • The enzyme DNA polymerase joins the new nucleotides to each other by strong covalent bonds, forming the sugar-phosphate backbone.

  • Curiously, a gene, DNA polymerase V, activates in times of stress.

  • Infrequently, reduced sensitivity to aciclovir has been described as a result of subtle alterations in either the virus thymidine kinase or DNA polymerase.

  • The triphosphate form inhibits viral DNA polymerase and prevents synthesis of viral DNA, stopping viral replication.

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