Why does DNA replication only occur in the 5' to 3' direction?
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Why does DNA replication only occur in the 5' to 3' direction?
The Process of DNA Replication:
DNA replication is the process of making two identical daughter copies of DNA. These DNA molecules will then be distributed to two new cells during the process of mitosis. During DNA replication, the enzyme DNA polymerase adds new nucleotides in the 5' to 3' direction.
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View this answerDNA replication only occurs in the 5' to 3' direction because DNA polymerase requires a free 3' hydroxyl group to attach the new nucleotide to. DNA...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 2Understand how DNA is replicated. Learn why DNA replicates, when DNA replicates, and how DNA replication works. Get an overview of the rates of replication of different cells.