Why Does a New DNA Strand Elongate Only in the 5

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why does a new DNA strand elongate only in the 5' to 3' direction in replication?

• A)DNA polymerase begins adding nucleotides at the 5' end of the template.
• B)Okazaki fragments prevent elongation in the 3' to 5' direction.
• C)Replication must progress toward the replication fork.
• D)DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to the free 3' end.

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