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Why does synthesis of DNA proceed only in the 5 ′ to 3 ′ direction? A DNA polymerases can only add nucleotides to the 3 ′ end of a polynucleotide strand. B The 3 ′ end of the polynucleotide molecule is more electronegative than the 5 ′ end. C This is the direction in which the two strands of DNA unzip. D The chromosomes are always aligned in the 5 ′ to 3 ′ direction in the nucleus.

Why does synthesis of DNA proceed only in the 5′ to 3′ direction?

A

DNA polymerases can only add nucleotides to the 3′ end of a polynucleotide strand.

B

The 3′ end of the polynucleotide molecule is more electronegative than the 5′ end.

C

This is the direction in which the two strands of DNA unzip.

D

The chromosomes are always aligned in the 5′ to 3′ direction in the nucleus.

 

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1 Answers

ankit singh
askIITians Faculty 614 Points
3 years ago

 

  • DNA polymerase enzyme helps in the synthesis of DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA. They are essential for DNA replication and usually works in a pair to create identical DNA strands.
  • DNA polymerases require 3' OH group for the initiation of synthesis of DNA strand. Therefore, it can synthesize in only one direction by extending the 3' end of the pre-existing nucleotide chain. Hence, DNA polymerase moves along the template strand in 3' - 5' direction and the daughter strand is formed in a 5' - 3' direction.
So, the correct option is 'DNA polymerases can only add nucleotides to the 3′ end of a polynucleotide strand'. 

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