Okazaki fragments are ________.
A)the smallest subunits of DNA polymerase III
B)short stretches of DNA formed on the lagging strand
C)short RNA primers needed for initiation of polymerization
D)fragments of DNA polymerase I that lack 5' → 3' exonuclease activity

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Okazaki fragments are short stretches of DNA that are formed on the lagging strand during DNA replication. They are synthesized in a discontinuous manner, in contrast to the continuous synthesis of the leading strand.

Okazaki Fragments Are ________