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Why is DNA only elongated in the 5' to 3' direction?
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DNA synthesis and elongation questions are examined. The expert determines why DNA is only elongated in the 5' and 3' direction.
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1) DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA in the 5' to 3' direction.
2) Even IF a DNA polymerase could synthesize DNA in the 3' to 5' ...
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