Which of the following best describes the directionality of DNA replication?
A) 5' → 3' direction on both strands
B) 3' → 5' direction on both strands
C) 5' → 3' direction on the leading strand, 3' → 5' on the lagging strand
D) 3' → 5' direction on the leading strand, 5' → 3' on the lagging strand
E) None of the answers is correct.

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DNA replication occurs in the 5' to 3' direction on both the leading and lagging strands. The difference is that the lagging strand is synthesized in short fragments (Okazaki fragments) that are later joined together.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Directionality of DNA