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Published on: August 21, 2026
The okazaki fragments in DNA chain growth
A
polymerize in the 
- to - 
direction and forms replication fork
- to - direction and forms replication fork
B
proves semi-conservative nature of DNA replication
C
polymerize in the 
to - 
direction and explain 
- to - 5' DNA replication
to - direction and explain - to - 5' DNA replication
D
result in transcription
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Okazaki fragments in DNA are linked up by the enzyme DNA ligase. Replication always occur in 
- 
direction. Okazaki fragments synthesized on 3' - 5' DNA template, join to form lagging strand which grows in 
direction.
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