NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-83

  • question_answer
    Okazaki fragments are the DNA fragment produced.

    A)  produce due to radiation

    B)  on the leading strand

    C)  on the lagging strand

    D)  required for initiation of DNA synthesis

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    As the replication proceeds, one strand is formed in \[5\,\to  3\] direction continuously and the second strand is formed in short fragments/ segments called Okazaki segments. The strand on which the continuous replication occurs is called as leading strand and the strand on which halted replication occurs is called as logging strand.


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