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STANDARD Zoology DNA Replication MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The Okazaki fragments in DNA chain growth
A
Result in transcription
B
Polymerize in the 3' to 5' direction and forms replication fork
C
Prove semi-conservative nature of DNA replication
D
form discontinuous strand
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Okazaki fragments are synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication. They are short, discontinuous segments that are later joined together to form a continuous strand.
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