Which is the following is true concerning DNA polymerase?
A. It only adds free nucleotides to the 3' end of the template strand.
B. It only adds free nucleotides to the 3' end of the new strand.
C. It only adds free nucleotides to the 5' end of the new strand.
D. It only adds free nucleotides to the 5' end of the template strand.
Ans: B. It only adds free nucleotides to the 3' end of the new strand.
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