Question

which of the following statements about dna replication is true? multiple choice both the leading and lagging strands are replicated discontinuously. both the leading and lagging strands are replicated continuously. the leading strand is replicated discontinuously while the lagging strand is replicated continuously. the leading strand is replicated continuously while the lagging strand is replicated discontinuously.

Explanation:

In DNA replication, the leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5'-3' direction as the replication fork opens. The lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in short fragments (Okazaki fragments) because its 3'-5' direction is opposite to the direction of replication - fork movement.

Answer:

The leading strand is replicated continuously, while the lagging strand is replicated discontinuously.