The experiments of Reiji Okazaki allowed determination that DNA synthesis occurs in
(I)a continuous fashion.
(II)different ways on the lagging strand than the leading strand.
(III)resulted in new synthesized DNA fragments containing the radioactive isotope.

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Okazaki's experiments showed that DNA synthesis proceeds in a discontinuous fashion on the lagging strand, resulting in the formation of short, newly synthesized fragments that contain the radioactive isotope. Therefore, choices II and III are correct. However, there is no indication in the question that the experiments provided evidence for continuous DNA synthesis, thus choice I is incorrect.

The Experiments of Reiji Okazaki Allowed Determination That DNA Synthesis