All DNA polymerases synthesize new DNA by adding nucleotides to the _____ of the growing DNA chain.
A) 3' OH
B) 5' OH
C) 3'phosphate
D) 5' phosphate
E) nitrogenous base

Name: All DNA polymerases synthesize new DNA by adding nucleotides to the _____ of the growing DNA chain. A) 3' OH B) 5' OH C) 3'phosphate D) 5' phosphate E) nitrogenous base
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DNA polymerases add nucleotides to the 3' OH group of the growing DNA chain, extending the DNA strand in the 5' to 3' direction.

All DNA Polymerases Synthesize New DNA by Adding Nucleotides to the _____