In Prokaryotes, Replication Usually Begins at a Specific Place on the Chromosome

Question

In prokaryotes, replication usually begins at a specific place on the chromosome called the:
A)binary fission site.
B)origin of replication.
C)origin of mitosis.
D)anchoring site.
E)kinetochore.

Accepted Answer

In prokaryotes, replication usually begins at a specific place on the chromosome called the origin of replication. This is the site where DNA synthesis begins, and it is recognized by specific proteins that initiate the process of making a new copy of the DNA molecule.