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A leading strand is
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Options:
  • A Chain of DNA which is continuously formed
  • B Formation of chain which polymerises in 3' to 5' direction
  • C Chain of DNA which is discontinuously formed
  • D Chain of DNA contains Okazaki fragments.
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The correct answer is: Chain of DNA which is continuously formed
Replication of DNA is semi discontinuous process in which one strand with polarity 3' to 5' is synthesized continuously and is known as leading strand and the other strand with polarity 5' to 3' is discontinuously synthesised in the form of small fragments known as Okazaki fragments.

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