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In what direction can polymerase build dna strands?

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5′ → 3′

Step-by-step explanation:

DNA polymerases can only work in one direction. Polymerases can add deoxyribonucleotides to only the 3′ end of a growing DNA chain. As a result, DNA synthesis always proceeds in the 5′ → 3′ direction.

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