Reiji Okazaki discovered what are now called "Okazaki fragments" produced during DNA replication. These fragments are ____.
A) short lengths of new DNA on the leading strand
B) RNA primers on the lagging strand
C) RNA primers on both the lagging and leading strand
D) short lengths of new DNA on the lagging strand
E) RNA primers on the leading strand

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Okazaki fragments are short lengths of new DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication, as DNA polymerase can only synthesize DNA in the 5' to 3' direction, necessitating a discontinuous synthesis process on the lagging strand.

Reiji Okazaki Discovered What Are Now Called "Okazaki Fragments" Produced