DNA polymerization


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The enzyme DNA polymerase catalyses the replication of deoxyribonucleotides alongside a DNA strand which they use as a template. The newly-polymerized molecule is complementary to the template strand and is identical to the template’s partner strand.

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University