Biology - Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question with Solution | TestHub
Given below are two statements:
Statement I - The unit of DNA, in which replication occur is called replicon.
Statement II - In eukaryotes, there is only one replicon whereas in prokaryotes there are several replicons.
In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:
Options:
Answer:
Solution:
Statement I is correct because the unit of DNA in which replication occurs is called a replicon. A replicon contains a single origin of replication.
Statement II is incorrect because prokaryotic DNA typically has a single origin of replication, meaning it consists of a single replicon. In contrast, eukaryotic DNA is large and linear, containing multiple origins of replication, which means it consists of several replicons.
Answer: Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
