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The Leading Strand
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The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5'-to-3' direction, following the replication fork as it opens, from a single primer.
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One primer at the origin is enough to extend the leading strand for the entire length the fork travels.
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Only the leading strand extends this directly — its lagging partner needs a different, discontinuous strategy.