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why is the template with polarity 5'-->3' discontinuos in dna replication? explain.
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The DNA dependent DNA polymerases catalyse polymerisation only in one direction, that is ___(i)___. The replication is continuous on the template strand with polarity ___(ii)___ . Replication is discontinuous on the template strand with polarity ___(iii)___.
Select the correct option for (i), (ii) and (iii).
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Why replication is not continuous on the DNA template with
5
′
→
3
′
direction?
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Which among the following statements is/are correct?
Statement 1: In the double-stranded DNA, only one strand serves as a template for the duplication of the new DNA.
Statement 2: Leading strand is continuously synthesised in 5’-3’ direction and lagging strand is discontinuously synthesised in 3’-5’ direction.
Statement 3: DNA polymerase reads the template strand in 5’-3’ direction.
Statement 4: Replication proceeds only in 5’-3’ direction
Choose the correct option
Q.
Name the enzyme involve in the continuous replication of DNA strand. Mention the polarity of the template strand.
Q.
Select the incorrect Statement regarding DNA replication with respect to the template strand
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