If the left end of the daughter strand indicated by the arrow in the figure is being synthesized in one continuous piece, then

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The arrow indicates the direction of DNA synthesis, starting from the 5' end towards the 3' end. If the left end of the daughter strand is being synthesized in one continuous piece, then the DNA at the point where the arrow is pointing (point C) is also being synthesized in one continuous piece. The DNA at points A, B, and D are not directly relevant to the synthesis of the daughter strand shown, and therefore cannot be inferred from the information given.

If the Left End of the Daughter Strand Indicated by the Arrow