The DNA strand growing toward the replication fork grows ______ in a 5'-3' direction as the replication fork advances and is called the ________.
A)continuously, leading strand
B)discontinuously, lagging strand
C)continuously, lagging strand
D)discontinuously, leading strand
E)steadfastly, forthright strand

Question

The DNA strand growing toward the replication fork grows ______ in a 5'->3' direction as the replication fork advances and is called the ________.
A)continuously, leading strand
B)discontinuously, lagging strand
C)continuously, lagging strand
D)discontinuously, leading strand
E)steadfastly, forthright strand

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The DNA strand growing toward the replication fork grows continuously in a 5'->3' direction as the replication fork advances and is called the leading strand. The lagging strand grows discontinuously as Okazaki fragments are synthesized in a 5'->3' direction away from the replication fork.

The DNA Strand Growing Toward the Replication Fork Grows ______