A new nucleotide can only be added to the ____ of a growing DNA strand. DNA therefore always grows in the _____ direction

A. 3'; 5' to 3'
B. 5'; 5' to 3'
C. 3'; 3' to 5'
D. 5'; 3' to 5'


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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