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Q. Choose the correct statement about the direction of the DNA strand.

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Solution:

The new DNA strand is formed on a 3' to 5' strand continuously in 5' $ \rightarrow $ 3' direction. This strand which is formed continuously is called leading strand, and this synthesis is aided by the enzyme DNA polymerase.