NEETBotany-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
NEET Botany DNA Replication Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Statement - I: The DNA polymerases on their own can not initiate the process of replication. Statement-II: In addition on to DNA dependent DNA polymerases, many additional enzymes are required to complete the process of replication with high degree of accuracy.
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
B
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
C
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
DNA polymerases require a primer to initiate replication and additional enzymes like helicase and ligase for accuracy.
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