J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2012

  • question_answer
    Okazaki fragments are formed during

    A)  transcription

    B)  translation

    C)  reverse transcription

    D)  DNA replication

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     DNA replication takes place during S-phase of interphase. Replication of\[3\to 5\]strand of a DNA molecule proceeds continuously its complementary strand therefore it produce leading strand, while the\[5\to 3\]strand proceeds discontinuousiy its complementary strand and called lagging strand. The small fragments in lagging strands are called Okazaki fragments.


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