Question

The leading strand runs in a

direction and is replicated
A. 5' to 3', continuously
B.5' to 3', discontinuously
C. 3' to 5', continuously
D. 3 to 5', discontinuously

Answer 1

option C is correct that is 3` to 5` continuously

Step-by-step explanation:

when replication begins the two parent DNA strand are separated one of this is called leading strand and is replicated continuously in the 3` to 5` direction the other strand is lagging strand and is replicated discontinuously in short sections