Why can't an RNA primer be added to the end of the DNA strand like it originally does in the leading strand? If there ar
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:20 pm
Why can't an RNA primer be added to the end of the DNA strand like it originally does in the leading strand? If there are two 5' end next to each other at the end of the DNA molecule does that create to much instability because of the two phosphate groups being next to each other?
(a) 3' 5' 3' 5" Leading strand Lagging strand Motion of replication fork 5' MM* '3′ Parental strands
(a) 3' 5' 3' 5" Leading strand Lagging strand Motion of replication fork 5' MM* '3′ Parental strands