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5.Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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Choose the correct statement about the direction of $DNA$ strand
A
$5’ → 3’$ takes place on template strand
B
$3’ → 5’$ takes place on new strand
C
$5’ → 3’$ takes place on leading strand
D
None of these
Solution
(c)New $DNA$ strand is formed an $3’$ to $5’$ strand continuously in $5' \to 3'$ direction. This strand which is formed continuously is called leading strand.
Standard 12
Biology