Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 15 - DNA and the Gene: Synthesis and Repair - Review - Page 333: 4

Answer

5' to 3'

Work Step by Step

The enzyme telomerase contains a molecule of RNA that is used as a template for the leading strand. It is also responsible for elongating the lagging strand in the 5' to 3' direction.
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