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BIO 101 BIO 101 Test Prep Objective Question
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Okazaki fragments are:
Options
A newly synthesized stretches of RNA produced during replication of the leading strand
B newly synthesized stretches of DNA produced during replication of the lagging strand
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C newly synthesized stretches of RNA produced during replication of the lagging strand
D newly synthesized stretches of DNA produced during replication of the leading strand
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Okazaki fragments are short, newly synthesized stretches of DNA on the lagging strand during replication.

Hint

They are later joined by DNA ligase.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Test Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 536 of 2556
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