Which eukaryotic DNA polymerase replicates the leading strand in the 5'to 3'direction?
A) $\alpha$
B)$\gamma$
C) $\delta$
D) $\beta$

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Eukaryotic DNA polymerase ε is the primary polymerase that replicates the leading strand in the 5ʹ to 3ʹ direction, while DNA polymerase δ is responsible for replicating the lagging strand. DNA polymerase α has a role in initiating DNA synthesis and priming strands, but it is not the primary polymerase for leading strand replication. The option D is not a valid choice as it is not a biologically relevant DNA polymerase.

Which Eukaryotic DNA Polymerase Replicates the Leading Strand in the 5'to