Question

Are both strands of DNA copied continuously during replication? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

It can only be copied continuously on one strand

Answer 2

Since the two strands of a DNA double helix are antiparallel, this 5′-to-3′ DNA synthesis can take place continuously on only one of the strands at a replication fork (the leading strand). On the lagging strand, short DNA fragments must be made by a “backstitching” process.

Step-by-step explanation

Hope this helps!!!