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Why is DNA replication performed in the 5' to 3' direction?

DNA replication goes in the 5' to 3' direction because DNA polymerase acts on the 3'-OH of the existing strand for adding free nucleotides. Is there any biochemical reason why all organisms evolved to ...

asked Jan 4 '12 at 23:57

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Why is DNA replication performed in the 5' to 3' direction?

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