Which of the following is true about Okazaki fragments and their role in DNA replication?

• A. Okazaki fragments are short segments of DNA synthesized to shorten the leading strand during the process of DNA replication.
• B. Okazaki fragments are long segments of DNA synthesized to shorten the leading strand after DNA replication.
• C. Okazaki fragments are short segments of DNA synthesized to lengthen the lagging strand during the process of DNA replication.
• D. Okazaki fragments are long segments of RNA synthesized to lengthen the lagging strand before DNA replication.

Answer: (C)