Okazaki fragments are found
A) at just the leading strand in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
B) at just the lagging strand in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
C) at both the leading and lagging strands in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
D) only in prokaryotes.
E) only in eukaryotes.

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Okazaki fragments are short DNA fragments that are synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication. They are not found on the leading strand. Therefore, option A and C are incorrect. Okazaki fragments are found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes; hence, option D and E are also incorrect.

Okazaki Fragments Are Found