Which Statement About DNA Replication Pertains Specifically to Synthesis of the Leading

Multiple Choice

Which statement about DNA replication pertains specifically to synthesis of the leading strand?

A) Okazaki fragments are synthesized as part of the lagging strand.
B) Replication forks represent areas of active DNA synthesis on the chromosomes.
C) DNA replication progresses in the direction of the acting helicase.
D) Ligases and polymerases function in the vicinity of replication forks.
E) The sliding clamp increases the rate of DNA synthesis.