Which Statement About DNA Replication Pertains Specifically to Synthesis of the Leading

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which statement about DNA replication pertains specifically to synthesis of the leading strand?

• A) Okazaki fragments are synthesized as part of the lagging strand.
• B) Replication forks represent areas of active DNA synthesis on the chromosomes.
• C) DNA replication progresses in the direction of the acting helicase.
• D) Ligases and polymerases function in the vicinity of replication forks.
• E) The sliding clamp increases the rate of DNA synthesis.

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