These questions refer to the image above Is \"A\" the leading, or the lagging st

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These questions refer to the image above Is "A" the leading, or the lagging strand? What nucleic acid is D? What is the name of the enzyme that works at location B to add nucleotides to the new strand of DNA? The newly synthesized strands of DNA are missing their directional labels (5' or 3') Add them to the image Draw in the location of the helicase enzyme and label it What is the name of the "short" piece of DNA, named after a scientist, that extends from E to C? Indicate on the image where a hydrogen bond might be found Draw in a few molecules of single strand binding protein and label them SSB

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Answer a. A is the leading strand because leading strand is the strand that is synthesized continuously.

Answer B. D nucleic acid is RNA primer. Short fragment of RNA serve as primers for DNA replication.

Answer C. The name of enzyme is DNA polymerase.   

Answer D.

Answer F. The name of short piece of DNA that extends from E to C is Okazaki fragment.

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