Which of the following statements is correct regarding the process of replication in E. coli?
- AThe DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation only in one direction, that is 3'→5'
- BRibonucleoside monophosphate acts as substrate and provide energy for polymerisation reaction
- COnly one strand having 3'→5' polarity acts as template for polymerisation reaction
- DE. coli completes the process of replication within 18 minutes
✓ Correct answer: D
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