Which of the following statements is correct regarding the process of replication in $E. coli$?

  • A
    The $DNA$ dependent $RNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction,that is $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$.
  • B
    The $DNA$ dependent $DNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerization in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ as well as $3^{\prime} \rightarrow 5^{\prime}$ direction.
  • C
    The $DNA$ dependent $DNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerization in $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$ direction.
  • D
    The $DNA$ dependent $DNA$ polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction,that is $3^{\prime} \rightarrow 5^{\prime}$.

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