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During transcription, which end of the new rna molecule protrudes from the rna polymerase?

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The 5' end During transcription, new nucleotides are added to the 3' end of the molecule due to the arrangement of the nucleotide with the new nucleotide being added to the hydroxyl group at the 3' position of the ribose.
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