Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Open MARKS Web Download App
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the process of replication in E.coli?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEETNEET 2024
Options:
  • A The DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction, that is $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3$ '
  • B The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ as well as $3^{\prime} \rightarrow 5$ ' direction
  • C The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ direction
  • D The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction that is $3^{\prime} \rightarrow 5^{\prime}$
Solution:
2496 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ direction
Sol. In Prokaryotes, like E.coli during replication, the DNA dependent DNA polymerase cataly $\gt$ polymerization only in one direction, that is $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.

Use on iOS or Desktop Download from Google Play