How is DNA replication most affected by the two strands of DNA running in anti-parallel directions?
How is DNA replication most affected by the two strands of DNA running in anti-parallel directions?
Last Updated on Saturday, 30 July 2011 07:43 Written by Administrator Saturday, 30 July 2011 07:43
Question by Zach: How is DNA replication most affected by the two strands of DNA running in anti-parallel directions?
A. Only one strand may be copied at a time.
B. Replication can only occur at one place on the chromosome.
C. A different kind of polymerase must be used to copy the strand facing 3′ to 5′.
D. Replication of one strand must be discontinuous.
E. The strands must be separated in order to replicate the DNA.
Best answer:
Answer by Asok
D.
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