Question

What is the basis for the difference in the synthesis of the leading and lagging strands of dna molecules?

Answer 1

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DNA synthesis occurs only in the 5' to 3' direction. On the leading strand, DNA synthesis occurs continuously. On the lagging strand, DNA synthesis restarts many times as the helix unwinds, resulting in many short fragments called “Okazaki fragments.”