Which of the following statement is correct about DNA polymerase ?

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DNA polymerase can synthesize mRNA in the 3' to 5' direction.

DNA polymerase can synthesize DNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

DNA polymerase can synthesize DNA in the 3' to 5' direction.

DNA polymerase can synthesize mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

answer is B.

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme which is involved in the replication and repair of DNA. It synthesizes new DNA strands using a DNA template in the 5' - 3' direction. DNA polymerase adds DNA nucleotides always 5'__3' direction due to presence of free OH at 3' end of the nucleotide .

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