Multiple Choice
Why does a new DNA strand elongate only in the 5' to 3' direction in replication?
A) DNA polymerase begins adding nucleotides at the 5' end of the template.
B) Okazaki fragments prevent elongation in the 3' to 5' direction.
C) Replication must progress toward the replication fork.
D) DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to the free 3' end.
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