Please help me with DNA replication --> Formation of Lagging strand

[Knoxy]

Hi!

 

I have read many books and gone through few video tutorials but I am still unable to figure it out why actually lagging strand is formed?

 

Thanks

[Mr Skeptic]

Because DNA polymerase works in only the 5' to 3' direction of the DNA strand, and there are two DNA strands in an antiparallel configuration (ie, opposite directions).

[ggsteam]

Dear Knoxy,

 

Just look at this animation which explain everything:) Click here http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olc/dl/120076/micro04.swf

 

GGSTEAM

 

http://www.bio-ggs.blogspot.com