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20 April, 19:31

Which two statements are true for the leading strand in DNA?

It is synthesized toward the replication fork.

It is synthesized in the 3′ to 5′ direction.

It is synthesized away from the replication fork.

It is synthesized in the 5′ to 3′ direction.

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  1. 20 April, 20:04
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    the first and fourth
  2. 20 April, 20:53
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    DNA strands are split apart to allow an opening for replication. The opening has two replication forks so synthesis goes toward them in 5' to 3' direction.
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