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