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The lagging strand is called the lagging strand because, unlike the leading strand, DNA polymerase can not replicate in a 5' to 3' uninterrupted flow on this strand. Remember, DNA has two strands that run ANTIPARALLEL, one to the other; in other words they run in opposite directions.
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What characteristic of DNA allows two connected DNA polymerases to synthesize both the leading and lagging strands?
DNA polymerase's property to link nucleotides as they form base pairs with single stranded DNA.
Is The lagging strand the strands of parental DNA?
which statement about dna replication is correct? A. the leading strand is one of the strands of parnetal Dna b. the leading strand is built continuously, and the lagging strand is built in pieces c. the lagging strand is one of the strands of parental Dna d. Dna ligase helps assemble the leading strand e. the lagging strand is built continuously
How many stands make up DNA double helix?
The DNA double helix contains two coiled biopolymer strands. The double helix was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick.
What is the definition of a lagging strand?
A lagging strand is one of two strands of DNA found at the replication fork, or junction, in the double helix; the other strand is called the leading strand. A lagging strand requires a slight delay before undergoing replication, and it must undergo replication discontinuously in small fragments.
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.
Is RNA polymerase used in both leading and lagging strands of DNA replication?
the leading strand is synthesized in the same direction as the movement of the replication fork, and the lagging strand is synthesized in the opposite direction
What characteristic of DNA allows two connected DNA polymerases to synthesize both the leading and lagging strands?
DNA polymerase's property to link nucleotides as they form base pairs with single stranded DNA.
How many strands are replicated in DNA replication?
Two - the leading strand and the lagging strand.
Is The lagging strand the strands of parental DNA?
which statement about dna replication is correct? A. the leading strand is one of the strands of parnetal Dna b. the leading strand is built continuously, and the lagging strand is built in pieces c. the lagging strand is one of the strands of parental Dna d. Dna ligase helps assemble the leading strand e. the lagging strand is built continuously
In the replication of DNA what is the name of the enzyme which joins the lagging strands together?
DNA ligase
What is birectional replication in DNA?
A DNA molecule has two complementary strands, the top (leading) one is 5' to 3' and the bottom (lagging) one is 3' to 5'. The 5' carbon has a phosphate group linked to it and the 3' carbon has a hydroxyl group. During replication, both strands get replicated however DNA strands due to their molecular structure can only be replicated from 5' to 3' so the lagging strand is replicated in 5' to 3' pieces called Okazaki fragments. However, even with this, replication still happens in both strands, even if in the same direction (5' to 3').
How many stands make up DNA double helix?
The DNA double helix contains two coiled biopolymer strands. The double helix was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick.
Are the leading strand and lagging strand of DNA replication copied in the same direction?
No, both will be synthesized in opposite directions
The short sections of RNA found on both the leading and laggings strands of DNA are called?
RNA primers.
What is the definition of a lagging strand?
A lagging strand is one of two strands of DNA found at the replication fork, or junction, in the double helix; the other strand is called the leading strand. A lagging strand requires a slight delay before undergoing replication, and it must undergo replication discontinuously in small fragments.
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.
The continually elongating strand of new dna at one side of a replication fork during dna replication is known as?
The strand of DNA that is being continually created is known as the leading strand. The strand that is being created in sections/loops is known as the lagging strand. The reason that these two strands are created differently is because the two strands of DNA run in different directions (they are anti-parallel). This means that because new nucleotides can only be added in a 5'-3' direction, the two strands cannot be created in the same method.
