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RNA primer formation is required during DNA replication because

a
RNA stabilizes the overall structure of DNA
b
RNA provides additional energy for the process of replication
c
DNA polymerase cannot initiate the process of replication and they can only add DNA nucleotides to the end of an already existing chain.
d
RNA acts as catalyst in the process of replication

detailed solution

Correct option is C

The enzymes that synthesize DNA cannot initiate the synthesis of a polynucleotide; they can only add DNA nucleotides to the end of an already existing chain that is base-paired with the template strand.

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