Question

The sequence of DNA from where replication starts is called _______

• A. selectable marker
• B. origin of replication
• C. ter sequence
• D. genetic sequence

Answer 1

Answer:

B. origin of replication

• The sequence of DNA from where the replication starts is called the origin of replication.

• It is also written as ‘ori’. It is also responsible for controlling the copy number of target DNA.

• Bacteria usually have only one origin of replication.