This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': "Replication and transcription are similar processes in mechanistic terms because both : \nSelect and explain. \nA. Use RNA primers for initiation., B. Use deoxyribonucleotides as precursors., C. Are semi conserved events, D. Involve phosphodiester bond formation with elongation occurring in the 5' - 3' direction", 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: . Involve phosphodiester bond formation with elongation occurring in the 5&;- 3&; direction. In both DNA and RNA synthesis, the general steps of initiation, elongation and termination occur in 5&;- 3&; direction with the formation of phosphodiester bonds. REF: Lippincott book of biochemistry 6th ed.', 'role': 'assistant'}]