Which of the following statements about DNA replication is TRUE?

The leading strand is replicated continuously, while the lagging strand is replicated discontinuously.
The leading strand is replicated discontinuously, while the lagging strand is replicated continuously.
Both the leading and lagging strands are replicated continuously.
Both the leading and lagging strands are replicated discontinuously.
Each of the leading and lagging strands is replicated both continuously and discontinuously.


The leading strand is replicated continuously, while the lagging strand is replicated discontinuously.

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A) cerebrum only. B) medulla oblongata only. C) cerebellum and cerebrum. D) cerebrum and medulla oblongata. E) cerebellum only.

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