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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is different about synthesis of the lagging strand compared to synthesis of the leading strand A-synthesis of the leading strand does not occour in the 5 to 3 direction B-synthesis of the leading strand does NOT use polymearse C-synthesis of the leading strand does not use base pairing D-synthesis of the leading strand does not involve RNA primers and okazaki fragements CAN SOMEONE CHECK THESE PLZZZZ FAN AND MEDAL!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think it is A but not sure can someone checl it plz

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Im not really sure but this site might help! http://www.biologyexams4u.com/2013/03/difference-between-leading-strand-and.html#.VGUb7PmsV3k

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks,,,

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i'll look through the site for you and will tell you if i find the answer :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The leading strand synthesis occurs in the 5' to 3' direction with the enzyme DNA polymerase adding new nucleotide bases while the enzyme helicase unwinds the initial double stranded molecule. Therefore i guess it's not A.

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