Lagging strand
The dna strand that is replicated discontinuously from the 5′ to the 3′ direction.
See: okazaki fragments.
Compare: leading strand.
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Lagging strand
Lagging strand The dna strand that is replicated discontinuously from the 5′ to the 3′ direction. See: okazaki fragments. Compare: leading strand...
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