Question

Which enzyme is responsible for removing RNA primers during DNA replication?

Q: Answer-Which enzyme is responsible for removing RNA primers during DNA replication?

During DNA replication, RNA primers are required to initiate the synthesis of new DNA strands. These primers are later removed and replaced with DNA. DNA polymerase I in prokaryotes like E. coli is responsible for removing RNA primers and replacing them with DNA using its 5 3 exonuclease activity. This enzyme also has polymerase activity to fill the gaps left after primer removal.