During DNA replication, the leading strand is synthesized continuously, whereas the lagging strand is synthesized as Okazaki fragments. Why is this so?
A. There are thousands of origins of replication on the lagging strand, but only one on the leading strand
B. DNA polymerase can only bind on one strand at a time
C. DNA synthesis can only take place in the 5' to 3' direction
D. DNA strands are baked in the oven for 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius
Ans: C. DNA synthesis can only take place in the 5' to 3' direction
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