An Okazaki Fragment Is A:
A) Fragment of DNA Resulting $\rightarrow$

question 77

Multiple Choice

An Okazaki fragment is a:

• A) fragment of DNA resulting from endonuclease action.
• B) fragment of RNA that is a subunit of the 30S ribosome.
• C) piece of DNA that is synthesized in the 3' \(\rightarrow\)5' direction.
• D) segment of DNA that is an intermediate in the synthesis of the lagging strand.
• E) segment of mRNA synthesized by RNA polymerase.

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Definitions:

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ATC Curve

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