The Lagging Strand Is Replicated with a Series of Okazaki

question 58

Multiple Choice

The lagging strand is replicated with a series of Okazaki fragments and that is why its synthesis is considered to be

• A)discontinuous.
• B)continuous.
• C)bidirectional.
• D)antiparallel.
• E)semiconservative.

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Definitions:

Oropharyngeal

Pertaining to the oropharynx, the part of the throat at the back of the mouth, including the area where the oral cavity joins the pharynx.

Mouth

The opening in the face used for intake of food and drink, articulation of speech, and respiratory activities.

Throat

The anterior part of the neck, starting from the base of the skull to the collarbone, which contains the pharynx and larynx and is involved in breathing, swallowing, and speaking.

Hypoxia

A condition in which there is insufficient oxygen in the tissues to maintain bodily functions.