Question

For long $DNA$ molecules, since the two strands of $DNA$ cannot be separated in its entire length (due to very high energy requirement), the replication occurs within a small opening of the $DNA$ helix, referred to as:

• A. Okazaki fragments
• B. Semiconservative replication
• C. Replication fork
• D. Origin of replication

Answer 1

The correct option is C Replication fork

For long $DNA$ molecules, since the two strands of $DNA$ cannot be separated in its entire length (due to very high energy requirement), the replication occurs within a small opening of the $DNA$ helix, referred to as replication fork. Separation of two single strands of DNA molecule creates a Y- shape fork, known as replication fork.