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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question
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The __________ strand is synthesized discontinuously away from the fork in Okazaki fragments.
Options
A leading
B lagging
Correct Answer
C template
D daughter
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously away from the fork in Okazaki fragments.

Hint

Because DNA polymerase can only synthesize 5' to 3', this strand is made in short pieces.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 137 of 2556
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