Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) DNA polymerase joins nucleotides in one direction 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 one direction around the bacterial chromosome.
E) Multiple replication forks are possible on a bacterial chromosome.


Answer: D) DNA replication proceeds in one direction around the bacterial chromosome.

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