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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 4. Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Replication of eukaryotic DNA is depicted here, identify A, B, C and D by selecting the correct option.
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  1. A A - RNA-primer, B - Okazaki fragment, C - Leading template, D - Lagging template
  2. B A - Leading template, B - Lagging template, C - RNA-primer, D - Okazaki fragment
  3. C A - Lagging template, B - Leading template, C - Okazaki fragment, D - RNA-primer
  4. D A - Okazaki fragment, B - RNA-primer, C - Leading template, D - Lagging template
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) A - RNA-primer, B - Okazaki fragment, C - Leading template, D - Lagging template

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Always direction of synthesis is 5' to 3' direction. Okazaki fragments are formed on lagging strand.