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.
Alimony, also called âspousal supportâ in California, usually takes the form of monthly payments from one ex-spouse to the other, either for a specific period of time or until certain events occur.lso, the spouse paying alimony (the âpaying spouseâ) will likely want to end alimony payments once the ex has a new spouse in the picture. This article explains how the remarriage or cohabitation of a supported spouse affects alimony in California.