The initiation of DNA synthesis requires
The initiation of DNA synthesis requires priming by a sho length of RNA, about 10 to 200 nucleotides long. In E coli this is catalyzed by dnaG (primase), in eukaryotes, DNA Pol a synthesizes these RNA primers. Harper30e pg: 383
Five carbon sugar
Deoxyribose alone
A sho RNA molecule
Proteins with free hydroxyl groups
Metabolism of nucleic acids