Use the Figure to Answer the Following Question $3 ^ { \prime }$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to answer the following question.
Single strand as a template plus $3 ^ { \prime }$ end to start DNA synthesis


Referring to the figure, what bases will be added to the primer as DNA replication proceeds?

• A) 5? C, A, G, C, A, G, A 3?
• B) 3? T, C, T, G, C, T, G 5?
• C) 5? A, G, A, C, G, A, C 3?
• D) 3? G, T, C, G, T, C, T 5?

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