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Compare and contrast the properties of DNA polymerase and RNA polymerase.
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Only RNA | only DNA | both |
Use ribonucleotide triphosphates as substrate | use deoxyribonucleotide triphosphates as substrate | dependent on a DNA sequence template |
Can initiate strand synthesis | can only extend an existing strand | polymerize in a 5'-3' direction |
Can proofread using a 3'-5' exonuclease activity | catalyze the phosphodiester bond formation. |