THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
DNA REPLICATION
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Question
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Which of the following describes why there is a leading and lagging strand in DNA replication?
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DNA is antiparallel
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DNA is negatively charged
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DNA has a phosphate group
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DNA has hydrogen bonds
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The lagging strand exists because DNA is antiparallel and replication always occurs in the 5’ to 3’ direction.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between the leading and the lagging strands of DNA during DNA replication? The leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the movement of the replication fork, and the lagging strand is synthesized in the opposite direction.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements best explains why the leading and lagging strands are synthesized using two different mechanisms? The completed leading strand consists of RNA while the completed lagging strand consists of DNA.
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