Question

“DNA replication is continuous and discontinuous on the two strands within the replication fork.” Explain with the help of a schematic representation.

Hint:

The antiparallel nature of DNA strands necessitates continuous and discontinuous replication in the fork structure.

Answer 1

Leading strand: Continuous synthesis from 5' to 3'. Lagging strand: Discontinuous synthesis in Okazaki fragments, subsequently ligated. \[\text{Diagrammatic representation should include the fork, helicase, and synthesis direction.}\]