DNA Replication Always Proceeds in Only One Direction Because the ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

DNA replication always proceeds in only one direction because the ________ of the incoming nucleotide is attached to the free ________ of the growing DNA strand.

• A) 5ʹ-phosphate / 3ʹ-hydroxyl
• B) 3ʹ-phosphate / 5ʹ-hydroxyl
• C) 5ʹ-deoxyribose / 3ʹ-base
• D) 3ʹ-base / 5ʹ-deoxyribose

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Definitions:

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