Question

Why does each replication fork require both leading and lagging strand synthesis?

Select the 2 reasons below.
A) Because DNA synthesis is semi-conservative.
B) Because DNA polymerases must synthesize DNA 3' to 5'.
C) Because the DNA templates are antiparellel.
D) Because DNA polymerase only synthesizes DNA in one direction.

Answer 1

a and d
the DNA is semi conservative
and the DNA pol always synthesize from 5’ to 3’