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Which of the following enzymes is responsible for proofreading newly synthesized DNA strands and correcting errors during DNA replication?

A

B

C

D

Answer: DNA polymerase III

Explanation:

DNA polymerase III is the main enzyme responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands during DNA replication in prokaryotic cells. It also has proofreading activity, allowing it to detect and correct errors in the newly synthesized DNA strands.

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