What Is the Difference Between the Leading Strand and the Lagging

question 14

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

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