In a replication fork, how do the leading and lagging strands differ?
a. In the lagging strand, new DNA is synthesized 3?–5?.
b. Each strand is replicated by a unique type of polymerase.
c. The lagging strand is replicated discontinuously.
d. DNA polymerase proceeds more slowly on the lagging strand.
e. The lagging strand is subject to more error and requires more repair.
Ans: c
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