Q.

What is the direction of reading of parent strands by DNA polymerase III during DNA replication ?

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a

3' to 5' on 5' to 3' template and 5' to 3' on 3' to 5' template

b

5' to 3' on 5' to 3' template and 3' to 5' on 3' to 5' template

c

5' to 3' on both templates

d

3' to 5' on both templates

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Both the template strands are read 3' to 5' direction as the DNA polymerase III can polymerize only in the 5' to 3' direction.

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