What Is the Purpose of Okazaki Fragments

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of Okazaki fragments?

• A) To assist in the formation of the replication fork
• B) To allow DNA to be synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction on the leading strand
• C) To allow DNA to be synthesized in the 5′ to 3′ direction on the lagging strand
• D) To reform the double helix following replication

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