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Published on: August 13, 2026
Following are the statements about replication process.
A
DNA-dependent DNA polymerases catalyse polymerisation only in one direction.
only and ,
only and ,
B
During replication, on one strand of DNA (the template with polarity 
'), the replication is discontinuous.
and
'), the replication is discontinuous. and
C
The discontinuously synthesised fragments are later joined by the enzyme DNA ligase.
and
and
D
DNA polymerases on their own cannot initiate the process of replication.
Choose the correct statements from the options given below.
Choose the correct statements from the options given below.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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Only statement is incorrect. During replication, on one strand of DNA (the template with polarity 
), the replication is continuous.
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