Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 24
Question: Choose the correct statement about the direction of DNA strand [MHCET 2004; BVP 2004]
Options:
A) 5’ - 3’ takes place on template strand
B) 3’ - 5’ takes place on new strand
C) 5’- 3’ takes place on leading strand
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
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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