Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)DNA polymerase joins nucleotides in one direction (5' to 3')only.
• B)The leading strand of DNA is made continuously.
• C)The lagging strand of DNA is started by an RNA primer.
• D)DNA replication proceeds in only one direction around the bacterial chromosome.
• E)Multiple replication forks are possible on a bacterial chromosome.

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Consumer Surplus

The difference in the total cost consumers are prepared and financially able to cover for a good or service, against the total cost they actually cover.

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