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Discontinuous synthesis of DNA occurs in...

Discontinuous synthesis of DNA occurs in one strand, because :

A

DNA molecule being synthesised is very long.

B

DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation onlyin one direction (5'-3').

C

It is a more efficient process.

D

DNA ligase has to have a role.

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