The Okazaki fragments in DNA chain growth:
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Polymerise in 3’ to 5’ direction and form replication fork

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Prove semi-conservative nature of DNA replication

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Polymerise in 5’ to 3’ direction

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The correct option is D Polymerise in 5’ to 3’ direction
The direction of chain growth during DNA replication is always 5' - 3'. This holds true for both the leading strand and the lagging Okazaki fragments.

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