Biology · Molecular Biology
Circular genomic DNA isolated from actively replicating stages of organisms P and Q were digested with a restriction enzyme that cuts both genomes only once. Consider the following statements regarding the number of replication origins and directionality of the replication fork(s): A. In organism P there are two replication origins, and replication is bidirectional. B. In organism P there is one replication origin, and replication is bidirectional. C. In organism Q there is one replication origin, and replication is bidirectional. D. In organism Q there is one replication origin, and replication is unidirectional. Which one of the following options represents the combination of all correct statements?
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B and D
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