Theta replication of DNA not occur in

E.coli

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Mitochondrial

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Chloroplast

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Nucleus

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Nucleus
Replication of DNA occurs in circular DNA molecules is called Theta replication of DNA. It is found in prokaryotes, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
It does not occur in eukaryotic chromosomes present in the nucleus, because in this, linear dsDNA is present.
So, the correct option is 'Nucleus'.

Suggest Corrections