Function of the RNA primer: DNA polymerases need a double-stranded DNA region to which they can attach in order to begin copying the rest of the DNA strand. In order to provide this double-stranded attachment site, RNA primers are added by primase, an RNA polymerase which does not require such an attachment site itself.
Alimony definition, Law. an allowance paid to a person by that person's spouse or former spouse for maintenance, granted by a court upon a legal separation or a divorce or while action is pending. See more.
Marital Standard of Living. The purpose of alimony is to prevent one spouse from living in poverty after divorce while the other lives an affluent -- or at least comfortable -- lifestyle. Most judges will begin alimony considerations with a review of the standard of living the spouses enjoyed while married.