The Elongation of the Leading Strand During DNA Synthesis

question 18

Multiple Choice

The elongation of the leading strand during DNA synthesis

• A) progresses away from the replication fork.
• B) occurs in the 3' → 5' direction.
• C) produces Okazaki fragments.
• D) depends on the action of DNA polymerase.
• E) does not require a template strand.

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