Multiple choice

Okazaki fragments are built on the [1] strand because this strand is built [2]

  1. [1] Leading strand [2] Continuously

  2. [1] Lagging strand [2] Discontinuously

  3. [1] Lagging strand [2] Continuously

  4. [1] Leading strand [2] Discontinuously
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in short segments called Okazaki fragments because DNA polymerase can only synthesize in the 5' to 3' direction, which is away from the replication fork.

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