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The leading strand is the correct orientation, so it can be replicated continuosly - meaning the DNA Polymerase can continue to add new nucleotides without stopping. New DNA strands can only be created in a 5' to 3' direction.

This is different to the lagging strand - which must be looped and copied in small, non-continuos segments. These segments are known as Okazaki fragments.

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Yes it is! The Lagging strand is discontinuous.

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Sure, why not?

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The complementary DNA (cDNA) strand.

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What are leading strands?

Leading strands are one of the two newly synthesized DNA strands during DNA replication. They are synthesized in a continuous manner in the 5' to 3' direction, following the replication fork. The leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the replication fork is moving, allowing for continuous synthesis.


There is a y shaped replication fork on each side of each replication bubble what are the sides of the replication fork called?

One is known as the Leading strand, and the other is known as the Lagging strand.


What is a single continuous strand of DNA?

a chromosome :]


Where does ssb protein bind on lagging strand or on leading strand?

ssb protein bind to the lagging strand as leading strand is invovled in dna replication and lagging strand is invovled in okazaki fragment formation


Does dna ligase help assemble the leading strand?

Not in general replication as the leading strand is replicated straight away. The lagging strand is replicated in pieces that need ligase to affix them, one to the other. However, in a replication bubble, when a lagging strand runs into a leading strand, and later the primers are replaced, ligase is still needed. Therefore, technically, the leading strand does need the ligase once.


Which strand would be the template for the leading strand?

3-24=7


Which strand (leading or lagging) will have the okazaki fragments?

The lagging strand.


What is the DNA strand that is synthesized continuously during DNA replication?

leading strand


Why is replication on one strand of DNA continuous while on the other strand the replication must be discontinuous?

New strands of DNA can only be created in one direction - 5' to 3'. This is because only the 3' end of the DNA is able to join to a new nucleotide. The two strands of DNA are antiparallel - meaning they run in different directions. Therefore only one strand (called the leading strand) is running in the correct direction for continuous replication. The other strand (called the lagging strand) must first be looped around so that small sections can be replicated in the correct direction.


What is the present simple and present continuous for lead?

Present simple: I/You/We/They lead. He/She/It leads. The present participle is leading. Present continuous: I am leading. You/We/they are leading. He/She/It is leading.


Which of the following statements best explains why the leading and lagging strands are synthesized using two different mechanisms?

The leading strand is created continuously, but the lagging strand is created as small fragments, known as Okazaki fragments. These fragments are later joined together to form one complete strand.


What is a long continuous strand of DNA that contains genes often see in the shape of an x when with its homologous pa?

The dna strand is a exstractisies