Primase synthesizes a short stretch of RNA nucleotides (primers), which provides a 3'-OH group for the attachment of DNA nucleotides to start DNA synthesis.
-Primers are synthesized where on the lagging strand?
A) Only at the 5' end of the newly synthesized strand
B) Only at the 3' end of the newly synthesized strand
C) At the beginning of every Okazaki fragment
D) At multiple places within an Okazaki fragment

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Primers are synthesized at the beginning of every Okazaki fragment on the lagging strand to provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to extend the DNA.

Primase Synthesizes a Short Stretch of RNA Nucleotides (Primers), Which