Genes / Proteins | Definitions | Models | Developmental Models | General Concepts | Contribute/Corrections | Links | Protocols | Home   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z lagging strand   Definition: Search for:     Glossary - word Glossary - def Textbooks Protocols Images Tools Forum PubMed Links Press Releases   Biology Glossary search by EverythingBio.com           In DNA replication, the strand that is synthesized apparently in the 3' to 5' direction, but actually in the 5' to 3' direction by ligating short fragments synthesized individually. Strand of DNA being replicated discontinuously. See also leading strand.         A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Genes / Proteins  |  Definitions  |  Models  |  Developmental Models  |  General Concepts  |  Contribute/Corrections  |  Links  |  Protocols  |  Home Website created and maintained by: Mark Lefers and the Holmgren Lab last updated: July 26, 2004