Which of the following statements about replication is incorrect?

Question

Which of the following statements about replication is incorrect? (A) Bacterial chromosomes have a single origin, but eukaryotic chromosomes have many origins. (B) In bacteria, the DNA sequence at the origin is recognized by specific proteins that then bind to the origin. (C) The two strands of DNA at the origin are separated, allowing the formation of a replication bubble. (D) In eukaryotes the okazaki fragments are larger in size .

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Correct answer is (d) In eukaryotes the okazaki fragments are larger in size .

Q. Which of the following statements about replication is incorrect?

Bacterial chromosomes have a single origin, but eukaryotic chromosomes have many origins.

In bacteria, the DNA sequence at the origin is recognized by specific proteins that then bind to the origin.

The two strands of DNA at the origin are separated, allowing the formation of a replication bubble.

In eukaryotes the okazaki fragments are larger in size .

Correct answer is (d) In eukaryotes the okazaki fragments are larger in size .