Which of the following statements about the oriC region in E.coli is incorrect? A)It includes five repeating sequences of 9 base pairs. B)It is 245 base pairs in length. C)It includes three repeating sequences of 13 base pairs. D)It is rich in AT base pairs. E)It is directly recognized and bound by DNA helicase.

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The oriC region in E. coli is recognized and bound by the DnaA protein, not directly by DNA helicase. DnaA facilitates the unwinding of the DNA, which then allows helicase to bind and further unwind the DNA for replication to proceed.

Which of the Following Statements About the OriC Region in E.coli