Which of the following is not necessary for DNA replication?

Which of the following is not necessary for

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ADNA polymerase matches free nucleotides to exposed bases.
BAdenine pairs with Thymine; Cytosine pairs with Guanine.
CNew DNA strands are formed from each of the original strands.
DRNA polymerase initiates separation of the DNA double helix.

✓ Correct answer: D. RNA polymerase initiates separation of the DNA double helix. RNA polymerase initiates separation of the DNA double helix to begin RNA transcription.

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