Which Statement Is NOT True About DNA Replication in Eukaryotes

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about DNA replication in eukaryotes?

• 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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