Explain how the synthesis of a DNA daughter strand growing toward a replication fork differs from the synthesis of a daughter strand growing away from a replication fork.

Chapter 21, Problem 21.23

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QUESTION: Explain how the synthesis of a DNA daughter strand growing toward a replication fork differs from the synthesis of a daughter strand growing away from a replication fork.

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QUESTION: Explain how the synthesis of a DNA daughter strand growing toward a replication fork differs from the synthesis of a daughter strand growing away from a replication fork.

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During DNA replication, the synthesis of a daughter strand growing toward a replication fork differs from the synthesis of a daughter strand growing away from a replication fork due to the nature of DNA polymerases and the directionality of DNA synthesis.

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