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(D) During $DNA$ replication, the two strands of the double helix are antiparallel. One strand is synthesized continuously (leading strand), while the

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polymerize in the $5' 	o 3'$ direction and explain $5' 	o 3'$ $DNA$ replication.

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(D) During $DNA$ replication, the two strands of the double helix are antiparallel. One strand is synthesized continuously (leading strand), while the other is synthesized discontinuously in short segments known as Okazaki fragments.These fragments are synthesized by $DNA$ polymerase in the $5' 	o 3'$ direction, matching the polarity of the template strand that runs in the $3' 	o 5'$ direction.Since $DNA$ polymerase can only add nucleotides to the $3'$ end, the lagging strand must be synthesized in small, discontinuous pieces that are later joined by $DNA$ ligase.Thus, Okazaki fragments polymerize in the $5' 	o 3'$ direction and explain the discontinuous nature of $DNA$ replication.

Column-$I$ (Enzyme)	Column-$II$ (Function)
$P$. $DNA$ Polymerase	$I$. Synthesizes $DNA$ strand
$Q$. $DNA$ Helicase	$II$. Breaks $H$-bonds of $DNA$ strands
$R$. $DNA$ Ligase	$III$. Joins $DNA$ fragments

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ (Enzyme) Column-$II$ (Function)
$P$. $DNA$ Polymerase $I$. Synthesizes $DNA$ strand
$Q$. $DNA$ Helicase $II$. Breaks $H$-bonds of $DNA$ strands
$R$. $DNA$ Ligase $III$. Joins $DNA$ fragments

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