Which of the Following Statements Are True About DNA Replication

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true about DNA replication in eukaryotes? Select all that apply.

• A)Replication of the entire genome takes about ten minutes.
• B)A replication fork occurs at each growing point of the replicating chromosome(s).
• C)Eukaryotes have many different chromosomes,with replication occurring in each at the same time.
• D)Replication occurs at the rate of about 500-5000 base pairs per minute.
• E)Multiple sites of replication are present on each chromosome.

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