Which statement about DNA replication is CORRECT?

a. The lagging strand is one of the strands of parental DNA.
b. DNA ligase helps assemble the leading strand.
c. The lagging strand is built continuously.
d. The leading strand is built continuously, and the lagging strand is built in pieces.
e. The leading strand is one of the strands of parental DNA.


Answer: d. The leading strand is built continuously, and the lagging strand is built in pieces.

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