During DNA replication, Okazaki fragments are used to elongate:
Correct answer: C. The lagging strand away from the replication fork
- A. The lagging strand towards the replication fork
- B. The leading strand away from replication fork
- C. The lagging strand away from the replication fork
- D. The leading strand towards the replication fork
Explanation
A lagging strand is a replicated strand of DNA that is formed in short segments called Okazaki fragments. Its growth is discontinuous. The direction of growth of the lagging strand is 3' ➡ 5' though in each Okazaki fragment, it is 5' ➡ 3'.
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