Q.

Which of the following statements is correct about DNA polymerase?

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a

DNA polymerase can synthesise mRNA in 5' - 3' direction.

b

DNA polymerase can synthesise DNA in 5' - 3' direction.

c

DNA polymerase can synthesise DNA in the 3' - 5' direction.

d

DNA polymerase can synthesise mRNA in the 3' - 5' direction.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA in a specific direction, known as the 5' to 3' direction. DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the 3' end of the growing DNA strand.

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