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During replication of DNA Okazaki fragments are formed in the direction: -

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Question

During replication of DNA Okazaki fragments are formed in the direction:

Options

  • 5' → 3'

  • 3' → 5'

  • 3' → 3'

  • 5' → 5'

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Solution

5' → 3'

Explanation:

The process of DNA replication is continuous on one strand, known as the leading stand but discontinuous on the other, known as the cogging stand. These little segments in the cogging stand are made up of fragments and are synthesised in a 5' → 3' orientation.

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