How Many Origins of Replication are Typically Found in a Bacterial

Question

How many origins of replication are typically found in a bacterial or viral chromosome?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
E) Five

Accepted Answer

Bacterial and viral chromosomes typically have only one origin of replication. This origin is the site where the replication machinery initiates DNA synthesis. Having multiple origins would result in overlapping fragments and hinder proper replication.