what-would-be-the-consequence-of-a-missing-3-prime-hydroxyl-group-during-dna-syn

Question

What would be the consequence of a missing 3 prime hydroxyl group during DNA synthesis?

Accepted Answer

DNA synthesis would halt because there is no site for nucleotide addition.

Answer

DNA synthesis would continue unaffected.

Answer

The DNA strand would become more stable.

Answer

RNA primers would be unable to bind to the DNA template.