A scientist quantifies the replication error rate during DNA replication. It is discovered that the error rate is greater in the

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A scientist quantifies the replication error rate during DNA replication. It is discovered that the error rate is greater in the

lagging strand when compared to the leading strand. How is this possible? Use evidence from your flow chart and graphic organizer to justify your reason.

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Arturiano [62] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-13T05:09:26+03:00

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Explanation:

The steps involved in lagging strand are more complicated than duplicating the leading strand. There are also more enzymes involved, meaning that there are more possible points of failure. A lot of mutations and errors can occur when piecing the Okazaki fragments together.