Which of the following statements about DNA replication is false?
A) Okazaki fragments are synthesized as part of the leading strand.
B) Replication forks represent areas of active DNA synthesis on the chromosomes.
C) Error rates for DNA replication are reduced by proofreading of the DNA polymerase.
D) Ligases and polymerases function in the vicinity of replication forks.
E) The sliding clamp protein increases the rate of DNA synthesis.

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Okazaki fragments are synthesized as part of the lagging strand, not the leading strand. The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short, discontinuous fragments.

Which of the Following Statements About DNA Replication Is False