0
$\begingroup$

If a chromosome has multiple origins or replication, do those origins necessarily pick the same DNA strand as leading and the same one as lagging, or can they be of opposite orientations, sending replication forks in opposite directions and therefore picking different leading vs lagging strands?

Improve this question
$\endgroup$

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1
$\begingroup$

Replication proceeds in both directions from a single origin of replication, so the same strand acts as both the leading or lagging strand for the two different replication forks.

enter image description here

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .