Read the given below statements.
A. DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyse the polymerisation in only one direction, that is, 5' $\to$ 3'.
B. In eukaryotes, the replication of DNA takes place at M-phase of the cell cycle.
C. The DNA dependent DNA polymerases can initiate the process of replication.
D. Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates serve dual purposes. In addition to acting as substrates, they provide energy for polymerisation reaction during DNA replication.
Choose the incorrect statements.

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A and B

B and D

B and C

C and D

answer is C.

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In Eukaryotes, the DNA replication takes place at S stage of cell cycle. Replication process is initiated by helicase but not DNA polymerase.

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