In Which Direction Does RNA Synthesis Occur

Question

In which direction does RNA synthesis occur?
A) 5' ® 3'
B) 3' ® 5'
C) 1' ® 3'
D) 5' ® 3'and 3' ® 5'
E) RNA synthesis occurs randomly without a specific direction

Accepted Answer

RNA synthesis occurs in the 5' to 3' direction, meaning that new nucleotides are added to the 3' end of the growing RNA strand.