Using the illustration of DNA replication given below label the following:

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**7. Using the illustration of DNA replication given below, label the following:**

a. Leading strand  
b. Lagging strand  
c. Replication fork  
d. The direction that the replication fork moves: left or right  
e. Parent strands  
f. Daughter strands  

**Diagram Explanation:**

The image shows a simplistic diagram of DNA replication. It includes two main strands of DNA. Each strand is labeled with a 5' and 3' to indicate the directionality of the DNA strands, crucial for understanding DNA replication:

- The **leading strand** is continuous and moves in the same direction as the replication fork.
- The **lagging strand** is discontinuous and is formed in short segments known as Okazaki fragments, moving in the opposite direction to the replication fork. 
- The **replication fork** is the point where the two strands of DNA are separated to allow replication of each strand.
- The **parent strands** refer to the original DNA strands that are used as templates.
- The **daughter strands** are the newly synthesized DNA strands.

The diagram illustrates that, typically, the replication fork moves in a specified direction (either left or right on the diagram).
Transcribed Image Text:**7. Using the illustration of DNA replication given below, label the following:** a. Leading strand b. Lagging strand c. Replication fork d. The direction that the replication fork moves: left or right e. Parent strands f. Daughter strands **Diagram Explanation:** The image shows a simplistic diagram of DNA replication. It includes two main strands of DNA. Each strand is labeled with a 5' and 3' to indicate the directionality of the DNA strands, crucial for understanding DNA replication: - The **leading strand** is continuous and moves in the same direction as the replication fork. - The **lagging strand** is discontinuous and is formed in short segments known as Okazaki fragments, moving in the opposite direction to the replication fork. - The **replication fork** is the point where the two strands of DNA are separated to allow replication of each strand. - The **parent strands** refer to the original DNA strands that are used as templates. - The **daughter strands** are the newly synthesized DNA strands. The diagram illustrates that, typically, the replication fork moves in a specified direction (either left or right on the diagram).
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