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Why Was Another Nucleotide Not Added to the Smallest Fragment

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Why was another nucleotide not added to the smallest fragment?


A) DNA polymerase became inactive after adding the last nucleotide.
B) The last nucleotide added does not have a 3′ hydroxyl group.
C) The last nucleotide added does not have a 5′ phosphate group.
D) The DNA strand reached a length where it cannot grow any longer.
E) DNA polymerase reached the end of the template.

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