What is the directionality of DNA replication, specifically in terms of the synthesis of new DNA strands from the 5' to 3' direction?

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2026-04-19 14:05

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During DNA replication, new DNA strands are synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction. This means that nucleotides are added to the growing strand starting at the 3' end and moving towards the 5' end.

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