During replication,the direction of synthesis of new DNA from the leading and lagging strands is
A)5' to 3' only.
B)3' to 5' only.
C)from left to right only.
D)both 5' to 3' and 3' to 5'.
E)different,depending on whether the cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic.

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DNA synthesis always occurs in the 5' to 3' direction for both the leading and lagging strands, regardless of whether the cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic.

During Replication,the Direction of Synthesis of New DNA from the Leading