what is the function of dna polymerase quizlet
DNA polymerase adds nucleotides onto the 3'OH end of the preceding nucleotide and carries out synthesis in the 5' to 3' direction down the length of the DNA. The result of DNA polymerase function is two copies of DNA that contain one original and one newly synthesized strand of DNA.To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.he result of DNA polymerase function is two copies of DNA that contain one original and one newly synthesized strand of DNA. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.