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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesisFeb/Mar 2022Paper 1 Q241 Mark

Which row is correct for the replication of a DNA molecule? [Figure 24.1]

A3' to 5' DNA polymerase
B3' to 5' DNA ligase
C5' to 3' DNA polymerase
D5' to 3' DNA ligase

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Feb/Mar 2022 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Nucleic acids and protein synthesis and is worth 1 mark.

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