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 is the only means available to the court to avoid a potentially unjust division of assets. The judge in this case may award alimony or may award a token amountâsuch as $1 a yearâso that the wife has the option to request an increase later on (modifying an award is easier than winning one after the divorce).