DNA replication is bidirectional and anti-parallel. Which of the statement is FALSE regarding the DNA replication?
A. The DNA synthesis i.e. addition of nucleotide occurs from 5'-3' position
B. The DNA synthesis is semi-continuous with continuous leading strand and discontinuous lagging strand.
C. The synthesis of leading and lagging strands occurs simultaneously
D. None of the Above
Answer:D
DNA replication is bidirectional and anti-parallel. Which of the statement is FALSE regarding the DNA replication?
A. The DNA synthesis i.e. addition of nucleotide occurs from 5'-3' position B. The DNA synthesis is semi-continuous with continuous leading strand and discontinuous lagging strand. C. The synthesis of leading and lagging strands occurs simultaneously D. None of the Above