Which of the Following Is a Reason That a New

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that a new DNA strand elongates only in the 5' to 3' direction during DNA replication?

• A) DNA polymerase begins adding nucleotides at the 3' end of the template.
• B) Single stranded binding protein stabilizes DNA by blocking access to the 5' end.
• C) Replication must progress toward the replication fork.
• D) Dehydration reactions require a free -OH group.

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