Question

select all the correct answers.
which two statements are true for the leading strand in dna?
it is synthesized toward the replication fork.
it is synthesized in the 3 to 5 direction.
it is synthesized away from the replication fork.
it is synthesized in the 5 to 3 direction.

Explanation:

DNA synthesis occurs in the 5' to 3' direction. The leading strand is synthesized continuously toward the replication fork.

Answer:

• It is synthesized toward the replication fork.
• It is synthesized in the 5’ to 3’ direction.