14. DNA Synthesis
Leading & Lagging DNA Strands
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceBelow is a close-up of the portion of a DNA replication bubble.
Helicase is shown as a yellow triangle currently moving from left to right. Based on what you know about the creation of new DNA during replication, which is the lagging strand and why?
A
A is the lagging strand, as DNA is always synthesized in the 5' to 3' manner.
B
B is the lagging strand, as DNA is always synthesized in the 5' to 3' manner.
C
A is the lagging strand, as DNA is always synthesized in the 3' to 5' manner.
D
B is the lagging strand, as DNA is always synthesized in the 3' to 5' manner.
E
It is impossible to tell, with the information provided.
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