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Question
During DNA replication the synthesis of the leading strand of DNA results in fragments known as:
Explanation
DNA replication produces Okazaki fragments, short 100-200 bp segments synthesized discontinuously on lagging strand by DNA polymerase. Although question states leading strand, canonical Okazaki fragments characterize lagging strand. Among given options, Okazaki fragments remains the only legitimate replication intermediate.
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