Question
- Draw a labelled schematic diagram of a replication fork showing continuous and discontinuous replication of DNA strands.
- State a reason why is the replication continuous and discontinuous in the diagram drawn.
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Answer
- 2 strands are antiparallel , DNA polymerase acts only in one direction i.e. 5' $\rightarrow $ 3'
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