NEET2017Botany-Molecular Biology

NEET 2017 Botany DNA Replication MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

During DNA replication, Okazaki fragments are used to elongate

A

the leading strand towards replication fork.

B

the lagging strand towards replication fork.

C

the leading strand away from replication fork.

D

the lagging strand away from the replication fork.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides synthesized discontinuously and later linked together to create the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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