Solutions For An Introduction to Genetic Analysis Chapter 7 Problem 5P

In the figure 7-24, the lagging strand and the leading strand are labeled. The replication of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) proceeds in both directions from the site of origin of replication. The strand to which the nucleotides are added continuously is called the leading strand. The other strand to which the nucleotides are added discontinuously in the form of Okazaki fragments is called the lagging strand.