DNA and RNA Polymerases Can Only Synthesize in the ________

question 39

Multiple Choice

DNA and RNA polymerases can only synthesize in the ________ direction.

• A) forward
• B) 3'-to-5'
• C) 5'-to-3'
• D) reverse
• E) 5'-to-3' or 3'-to-5'

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