The leading strand of DNA is formed as

A. a template.
B. a continuous strand, adding to the 3´ end.
C. short segments called Okazaki fragments.
D. a continuous strand, adding to the 5´ end.
E. soon as the lagging strand is formed.


Answer: B

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