Because DNA strands are antiparallel,replication proceeds
A)continuously on both strands.
B)continuously on one strand and discontinuously on the other.
C)discontinuously on both strands.
D)continuously on both strands for a time and then discontinuously.

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DNA replication occurs in opposite directions on the two strands, meaning that the leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in the opposite direction in short fragments called Okazaki fragments. This is due to the antiparallel arrangement of the two strands.

Because DNA Strands Are Antiparallel,replication Proceeds