Which of the following is incorrect about DNA replication?

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Which of the following is incorrect about DNA replication?

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DNA replication is semi-conservative. DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA in the 5' to 3' direction. Both DNA strands are synthesized continuously. Correct Okazaki fragments are formed on the lagging strand.

Explanation

DNA replication is not fully continuous; the lagging strand is synthesized in fragments called Okazaki fragments.

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