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.
Judges can also longer-term, âfinal periodicâ alimony (meaning, scheduled alimony ordered for a set period of time after the divorce is complete) in the final divorce order. Get more detailed information how alimony is determined and calculated in Louisiana, see Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Louisiana.