Question

The time required for two replication forks traveling in opposite directions to traverse the entire E. coli chromosome at 37C is 40 min, regardless of the culture conditions. However, in a rich medium, the cells divide every 20 min. Which of the following statements is true for cells growing in rich medium? a Haif the daughter cells are nonviable. b. There is an average of four replication forks per chromosome. There is an average of six replication forks per chromosome, d. One fourth of the daughter cells would be non-viable.
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Answer 1

Answer:

There is an average of four replication forks per chromosome. There is an average of six replication forks per chromosome, d. One fourth of the daughter cells would be non-viable.