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) 5'-phosphate / 3'-hydroxyl
B) 3'-phosphate / 5'-hydroxyl
C) 5'-deoxyribose / 3'-base
D) 3'-base / 5'-deoxyribose


Answer: A

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