What is the Function of the Enzyme DNA Polymerase

Question

What is the function of the enzyme DNA polymerase?
A)to synthesize a strand of DNA using DNA as a template
B)to synthesize a strand of DNA using a polypeptide as a template
C)to synthesize a strand of mRNA using DNA as a template
D)to synthesize a strand of mRNA using mRNA as a template
E)to synthesize a polypeptide using DNA as a template

Accepted Answer

DNA polymerase is an enzyme that is responsible for synthesizing a complementary strand of DNA using an existing strand of DNA as a template. It adds nucleotides in a specific order, forming phosphodiester bonds between them to create a new strand that is complementary to the original. This process is essential for DNA replication, repair, and recombination.