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.
Find out how alimony (spousal support) is granted and calculated in Texas. Alimony is the most commonly used term for a regular payment one spouse makes to the other spouse to provide support during or after a divorce proceeding. The spouses may agree to alimony, or the court may order it.