
What is the difference between the leading strand and the lagging strand in DNA replication?
A) The leading strand is synthesized in the 3′→5′ direction in a discontinuous fashion,while the lagging strand is synthesized in the 5′→3′ direction in a continuous fashion.
B) The leading strand requires an RNA primer,whereas the lagging strand does not.
C) The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5′→3′ direction,while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in the 5′→3′ direction.
D) There are different DNA polymerases involved in elongation of the leading strand and the lagging strand.
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