Role of RNA Primase in DNA Replication

During DNA replication, various enzymes and proteins play crucial roles in ensuring the accurate duplication of the genomic DNA. One key enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand is DNA polymerase. However, this enzyme cannot initiate the synthesis of a new DNA strand on its own. Instead, it requires a short RNA primer to begin replication.

In this context, consider how the primers are synthesized and the enzyme responsible for their formation. Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the enzyme involved in synthesizing these primers?