Question

Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA polymerases.

06 Feb 2026
Answer :
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FeatureProkaryotic DNA PolymerasesEukaryotic DNA Polymerases
Number of Types5 main types: Pol I, II, III, IV, VMany types: Pol α, β, γ, δ, ε, η, θ, etc.
Role in RepairPol I and Pol II mainly for repairPol β (base excision repair), Pol δ & ε (mismatch repair)
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