In the Diagram Below, the Arrow Indicates the Direction of Movement

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In the diagram below, the arrow indicates the direction of movement of a replication fork. a. Which strand, top or bottom, is the leading strand? Explain.
b. On which strand, top or bottom, would you expect to find Okazaki fragments? Explain.

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