Which eukaryotic DNA polymerase is primarily responsible for the synthesis of the lagging strand?
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Correct answer: Polymerase Delta
In eukaryotes, DNA Polymerase Epsilon is typically associated with leading strand synthesis, while DNA Polymerase Delta handles the lagging strand. Polymerase Gamma is reserved for mitochondrial DNA replication.
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