The lagging strand is replicated with stretches of Okazaki fragments and that is why its synthesis is considered to be Naim 21:28 Heredity Meiosis Molecular Genetics The lagging strand is replicated with stretches of Okazaki fragments and that is why its synthesis is considered to be a. discontinuous. b. continuous. c. primed. d. never stopping. e. semiconservative. Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+