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DictionarySeestrandleading strand
leading strand[′lēd·iŋ ‚strand] (cell and molecular biology) In deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication, the 5′ to 3′ DNA strand that is synthesized with few or no interruptions. leading strand
leading strand In DNA replication, the separated strand this is being converted to a duplex in the direction of the fork, or the opening of the fork, in the parent DNA. Replication is continuous along the leading strand. Compare LAGGING STRAND.leading strand the strand in DNA replication that is synthesized continuously. See DNA, SEMICONSERVATIVE REPLICATION MODEL. |