In DNA replication,the leading strand of DNA ________,while the other newly forming strand,called the lagging strand,________.
A)is synthesized in the 5' → 3' direction; the new DNA is synthesized in the 3' → 5' direction
B)is synthesized in the 3' → 5' direction; the new DNA is synthesized in the 5' → 3' direction
C)does not require an RNA primer; an RNA primer is required
D)is synthesized as a continuous chain; the new DNA is formed in a series of short,discontinuous fragments
E)is synthesized in a series of short,discontinuous fragments; the new DNA is synthesized as a continuous chain

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short, discontinuous fragments known as Okazaki fragments.

In DNA Replication,the Leading Strand of DNA ________,While the Other