The DNA Polymerase Reaction Occurs in the ________ as Incoming

question 6

Multiple Choice

The DNA polymerase reaction occurs in the ________ as incoming nucleotides are added to ________ end(s) of the growing DNA chain.

• A)5' → 3' direction; the 3'-hydroxyl
• B)5' → 3' direction; the 3'-phosphate
• C)3' → 5' direction; the 5'-hydroxyl
• D)3' → 5' direction; the 5'-phosphate
• E)5' → 3' direction or 3' → 5' direction; both

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