In Replicating Bacterial Chromosomes, Where Does Replication Terminate

Question

In replicating bacterial chromosomes, where does replication terminate?
A)at the origin
B)across the circular chromosome from the origin
C)at random locations around the circle
D)one quarter of the way around the DNA circle from the origin

Accepted Answer

Replication in bacterial chromosomes proceeds bidirectionally from the origin, proceeding across the circular chromosome from the origin until the replication forks meet on the opposite side of the circle. Therefore, replication termination occurs across the circular chromosome from the origin.