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Why do you think the eukaryotic DNA requires multiple origins of replication?

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Maybe its because it's because more nerves and processeces need to be carried out?
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Answer:

Larger size of eukaryotic DNA requires multiple origin of replication to complete the process in shorter duration.

Step-by-step explanation:

Origin of replication is the site on DNA where DNA replication begins.

Eukaryotic DNA is much larger in size than that of prokaryotes. The process of DNA replication can be initiated simultaneously at multiple origins of replication. This ensures that the whole DNA molecule is replicated quickly and no extra time is needed to replicate the large DNA molecule of eukaryotes.

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