Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Leading

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the leading strand?

• A) It is synthesized along the 3'-to-5' strand.
• B) It is synthesized along the 5'-to-3' strand.
• C) It contains fragments that must be joined by ligases.
• D) It is synthesized discontinuously.

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