MCQ
Choose the correct statement about the direction of $DNA$ strand
  • A
    $5’ → 3’$ takes place on template strand
  • B
    $3’ → 5’$ takes place on new strand
  • $5’ → 3’$ takes place on leading strand
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
$5’ → 3’$ takes place on leading strand
c
(c)New $DNA$ strand is formed an $3’$ to $5’$ strand continuously in $5' \to 3'$ direction. This strand which is formed continuously is called leading strand.

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