Each of the following terms refers to the replication of chromosomes. Describe the role (relationship) of each in (to) chromosome replication
(a) Okazaki fragment
(b) lagging strand
(c) bidirectional
What will be an ideal response?
(a) Okazaki fragment is a short single-stranded stretch of DNA on the lagging strand. (See figures in the text.)
(b) Lagging strand is the side of the replication fork where synthesis is discontinuous. (See figures in the text.)
(c) Bidirectional indicates that from the point of initiation, replication occurs in both directions along the DNA.
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