MCQ
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the process of replication in E . coli?
  • A
    The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in one direction that is $3^{\prime} \rightarrow 5^{\prime}$
  • B
    The DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in one direction that is $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$
  • C
    The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ as well as $3^{\prime} \rightarrow 5^{\prime}$
  • The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ direction.

Answer

Correct option: D.
The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ direction.
(D) The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ direction.
The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in $5^{\prime} \quad 3^{\prime}$ direction.

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