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A leading strand is
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.
detailed solution
Correct option is A
Leading strand has the polarity 3' → 5' and therefore the replication is continuous on it because DNA-dependent DNA polymerases catalyse polymerisation only in one direction, that is 5' → 3' .Talk to our academic expert!
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