Why Was Another Nucleotide Not Added to the Smallest Fragment

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why was another nucleotide not added to the smallest fragment?

• A)DNA polymerase became inactive after adding the last nucleotide.
• B)The last nucleotide added does not have a 3′ hydroxyl group.
• C)The last nucleotide added does not have a 5′ phosphate group.
• D)The DNA strand reached a length where it cannot grow any longer.
• E)DNA polymerase reached the end of the template.