3b) During DNA replication, one new DNA strand is synthesized continuously but the other strand is synthesized in pieces called Okazaki fragments, which are subsequently bonded together by ligase. Briefly explain why both new DNA strands can't be synthesized continuously!

3b) During DNA replication, one new DNA strand is synthesized continuously but the other strand is synthesized in pieces called Okazaki fragments, which are subsequently bonded together by ligase. Briefly explain why both new DNA strands can't be synthesized continuously!

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter11: Genome Alterations: Mutation And Epigenetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18QP: Replication involves a period of time during which DNA is particularly susceptible to the...

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