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DNA replication starts in the `5^' rarr 3^'` direction because :

A

DNA polymerase I performs editing function

B

DNA polymerase I is responsible for polymerization

C

DNA polymerase II can link up only in `5^'rarr3^'` direction

D

DNA polymerase III can polymerize the nucleotides in the `5^'rarr3^'`

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D
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  • DNA replicates during:

    A
    prophase
    B
    S phase
    C
    G1 phase
    D
    G2 phase

  • Replication of DNA is in :

    A
    3' to 5' direction
    B
    5' to 3' direction
    C
    Both 3' 5' and 5' 3' direction
    D
    None of the above

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