What Is the Difference Between the Leading Strand and the Lagging

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the leading strand and the lagging strand in DNA replication?

• A)The leading strand is synthesized in the 3' → 5' direction in a discontinuous fashion, while the lagging strand is synthesized in the 5'→ 3' direction in a continuous fashion.
• B)The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5'→ 3' direction, while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in the 5'→ 3' direction.
• C)The leading strand requires an RNA primer, whereas the lagging strand does not.
• D)There are different DNA polymerases involved in elongation of the leading strand and the lagging strand.
• E)The leading strand is synthesized in the 3' → 5' direction in a continuous fashion, while the lagging strand is synthesized in the 5'→ 3' direction in a discontinuous fashion.

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