Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
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Chapter 16, Problem 4TYU
The elongation of the leading Strand during DNA synthesis
(A) progresses away from the replication fork.
(B) occurs in the 3' → 5' direction.
(C) produces Okazaki fragments.
(D) depends on the action of DNA polymerase.
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