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Which statement about the DNA replication process in prokaryotes is true? A. It has multiple origins of replication, but it proceeds in two directions. B. It has one origin of replication, but it proceeds in just one direction. C. It has multiple origins of replication, but it proceeds in one direction. D. It has one origin of replication, but it proceeds in two directions. E. It has two origins of replication, but it proceeds in one direction.

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Which statement about the DNA replication process in prokaryotes is true? A. It has multiple origins of replication, but it proceeds in two directions. B. It has one origin of replication, but it proceeds in just one direction. C. It has multiple origins of replication, but it proceeds in one direction. D. It has one origin of replication, but it proceeds in two directions. E. It has two origins of replication, but it proceeds in one direction.

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The correct answer is D. In prokaryotes, DNA replication begins at a single point, known as the origin of replication, and proceeds in two directions. This is a bidirectional process, meaning it goes both "forward" and "backward" from the origin. This allows the replication process to be completed in a shorter amount of time.

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Describe DNA replication in eukaryotes

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