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Name the types of synthesis A and B occurring in the replication fork of DNA as shown below:

A

A – Continuous synthesis (synthesis of leading strand);

B – Discontinuous synthesis (Synthesis of lagging strand).

B

A – Discontinuous synthesis (synthesis of leading strand); B – Continuous synthesis (Synthesis of lagging strand).

C

A – Continuous synthesis (synthesis of lagging strand);

B – Discontinuous synthesis (Synthesis of leading strand).

D

A – Discontinuous synthesis (synthesis of lagging strand); B – Continuous synthesis (Synthesis of leading strand).

Answer

A – Continuous synthesis (synthesis of leading strand);

B – Discontinuous synthesis (Synthesis of lagging strand).