In Sanger Sequencing, the Role of the DNA Polymerase Is

Question

In Sanger sequencing, the role of the DNA polymerase is to
A)synthesize new DNA that is complementary to the template strand.
B)proofread base pairs and correct errors.
C)synthesize a primer in the 5'→3' direction.
D)attach DNA fragments together with covalent bonds.

Accepted Answer

DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands complementary to the template strand, which is a key step in Sanger sequencing for generating the DNA fragments of varying lengths necessary for sequence determination.