On which template strand of $DNA$ does continuous replication occur?

  • A
    $5' \rightarrow 3'$
  • B
    $3' \rightarrow 5'$
  • C
    $3' \rightarrow 3'$
  • D
    $5' \rightarrow 5'$

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Name a few enzymes involved in $DNA$ replication other than $DNA$ polymerase and ligase. Name the key functions for each of them.

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Statement $I:$
$DNA$ polymerases catalyse polymerisation only in one direction,that is $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$.
Statement $II:$
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