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What is the direction of synthesis of DNA by DNA Polymerase?
Options:
A .  3' to 5'
B .  5' to 3'
C .  No set direction for DNA Polymerase
D .  Direction is decided by the Ori sequence
Answer: Option B
:
B
DNA Polymerase always adds nucleotide to the new strand from the 3' end. Therefore the direction of synthesis of DNA is said to be 5' to 3'.

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