Question

Select the incorrect statement regarding $DNA$ replication

• A. Leading strand is formed in $5^{\prime }\to 3^{\prime }$ direction.
• B. Okazaki fragments are formed in $5^{\prime }\to 3^{\prime }$ direction
• C. $DNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $5^{\prime }\to 3^{\prime }$ direction
• D. $DNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $3^{\prime }\to 5^{\prime }$ direction

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) $DNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $3^{\prime }\to 5^{\prime }$ direction