Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Difference Between

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between the leading and the lagging strands of DNA during DNA replication?

• A) The leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the movement of the replication fork, and the lagging strand is synthesized in the opposite direction.
• B) The leading strand is synthesized by adding nucleotides to the 3' end of the growing strand, and the lagging strand is synthesized by adding nucleotides to the 5' end.
• C) The lagging strand is synthesized continuously, whereas the leading strand is synthesized in short fragments that are ultimately stitched together.
• D) The leading strand is synthesized at twice the rate of the lagging strand.

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Definitions:

Cowper Gland

A pair of small glands in the male reproductive system that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid which helps to lubricate the urethra for sperm to pass through.

Scrotum

The pouch of skin that hangs below the penis in males, housing the testicles and parts of the spermatic cord, playing a role in temperature regulation for sperm production.

Prostate

A gland in male mammals surrounding the neck of the bladder and urethra, involved in the production of seminal fluid.

Anus

The terminal end of the digestive tract where feces are expelled from the body.