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Why does DNA replication take place from 5' to 3'?
Why does DNA replication take place from 5' to 3'?
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DNA replication:
- DNA replication is the process of copying the DNA in other cells.
- The 2 strands of the double helix separate and act as templates for the synthesis of new complementary strands.
- It is an energy-expensive process.
- DNA-dependent DNA polymerase catalyzes polymerization in the 5' to 3' direction only.
- This is because this enzyme can only add nucleotides to the 3' OH group of the strand.
DNA replication:
- DNA replication is the process of copying the DNA in other cells.
- The 2 strands of the double helix separate and act as templates for the synthesis of new complementary strands.
- It is an energy-expensive process.
- DNA-dependent DNA polymerase catalyzes polymerization in the 5' to 3' direction only.
- This is because this enzyme can only add nucleotides to the 3' OH group of the strand.
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