Which feature of DNA replication is a consequence of semiconservative replication?
A) Okazaki fragments are synthesized as part of the lagging strand.
B) Replication forks represent areas of active DNA synthesis on the chromosomes.
C) DNA replication is processive.
D) Polymerases function in the vicinity of replication forks.
E) The sliding clamp increases the rate of DNA synthesis.

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Semiconservative replication refers to the fact that each new DNA molecule consists of one strand from the original molecule and one newly synthesized strand. This results in the formation of a leading strand that is synthesized continuously and a lagging strand that is synthesized in fragmented sections known as Okazaki fragments. Therefore, the synthesis of Okazaki fragments is a consequence of semiconservative replication. Choice A is the correct answer.

Which Feature of DNA Replication Is a Consequence of Semiconservative