Biochemistry Replication and transcription are similar processes in machanistic terms bacause both A 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 💡 Explanation Replication and transcription are similar processes in machanistic terms bacause both ✓ Correct Answer: D. Involve phosphodiester bond formation with elongation occurring in the 5' - 3' direction