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Published on: August 21, 2026
Select the incorrect statement regarding DNA replication
A
Leading strand is formed in 
direction
direction
B
Okazaki fragments are formed in 
direction
direction
C
DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in 
direction
direction
D
DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in 
direction
direction
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Synthesis of DNA by DNA polymerases occurs only in 
direction. One strand called leading strand, is copied in the same direction as the unwinding helix. The other strand is known as lagging strand. Replication of lagging strand occurs in a discontinuous way, synthesizing short segments of DNA which are always in the 
direction. These short segments are called Okazaki fragments joined together by the action of DNA ligase.
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