Which of the following statements about DNA replication is correct?

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Which of the following statements about DNA replication is correct?

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Replication occurs in the 3' to 5' direction. Both strands of DNA are synthesized continuously. Okazaki fragments are synthesized on the leading strand. Replication is semi-conservative. Correct

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DNA replication is semi-conservative, meaning each new DNA molecule consists of one parental and one newly synthesized strand.

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