Answer to Question #175690 in Cell Biology for Emily

Question

Name two enzymes (proteins) needed for DNA replication and briefly describe the function of the enzymes.

Answer 1

DNA primase and DNA polymerase

DNA primase provides the starting point for DNA polymerase to begin synthesis of the new strand.

DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA molecules from de-oxyribonucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA and work in pairs to produce two matching DNA strands from a single DNA molecule.