Question

dna synthesis always occurs in the _ direction, so one strand is synthesized continuously towards the replication fork, forming the ______ strand. the other strand is the _ strand, and forms away from the replication fork in small fragments.

o 3 to 5, lagging, leading

o 5 to 3, lagging, leading

o 5 to 3, leading, lagging

o 3 to 5, leading, lagging

o trick question, as both strands are synthesized continuously in the same direction

Explanation:

DNA synthesis occurs in the 5' to 3' direction. The strand synthesized continuously towards the replication fork is the leading strand, and the one synthesized in small fragments away from the replication fork is the lagging strand.

Answer:

C. 5' to 3', leading, lagging