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Choose the incorrect statement for the replication process.

(a) The initiator site is nicked and replication of one strand is started

(b) Replication takes place in both the directions

(c) Replication continues through the bluescript

(d) It is stopped at the terminator and then again a nick is made

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My question comes from Lambda ZAP and Cosmids in section Other Vector Systems for E of Genetic Engineering

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Correct answer is (b) Replication takes place in both the directions

Explanation: The initiator site is nicked and the replication of one strand is initiated. Replication takes place in one direction only and continues through the bluescript. It is stopped at the terminator and then a nick is made again there.

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