What direction does DNA polymerase extend and proofread DNA?

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34. What direction does DNA polymerase extend and proofread DNA?

A. Extend: 5'--3' and 3'--5'; Proofread: 3'--;5'
B. Extend: 5'--3'; Proofread: 3'--5'
C. Extend: 5'--3'; Proofread: 5'--3'
D. Extend: 5'--3' and 3'--5'; Proofread: 5'--3' and 3'--5'
E. Extend: 5'--3'; Proofread: 5'--3' and 3'--5'
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