How does the synthesis of the lagging strand differ from the synthesis of the le

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How does the synthesis of the lagging strand differ from the synthesis of the leading strand?

Select one:

A. The leading strand is synthesized continuously and the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously as Okazaki fragments.

B. The synthesis of the leading strand is completed before the synthesis of the lagging strand begins.

C. The leading strand is synthesized in the 5 to 3 direction and the lagging strand from the 3 to 5 direction.

D. DNA polymerase III adds nucleotides to the growing leading strand, while DNA polymerase I adds nucleotides to the growing lagging strand.

E. None of the answers are correct.

Answers is A

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