Question

Choose the true statement about prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication. View Available Hint(s) Choose the true statement about prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication. Eukaryotic DNA replication involves less protein factors than does prokaryotic DNA replication. Eukaryotic DNA replication begins at multiple origins of replication, while prokaryotic DNA replication begins at a single origin of replication. Prokaryotic genomes take longer to replicate than eukaryotic genomes. Prokaryotic DNA polymerases replicate DNA 5' to 3', while eukaryotic DNA polymerases replicate DNA 3' to 5'.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - Eukaryotic DNA replication begins at multiple origins of replication, while prokaryotic DNA replication begins at a single origin of replication.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are several differences in the prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication as it takes place in the cytoplasm in prokaryotes whereas it occurs in the nucleus in the eukaryotes. The other difference is that it is a continuous process in prokaryotes but it occurs during the S phase only in eukaryotes.

In prokaryotes, the DNA replication begins at a single origin of replication in both directions and in eukaryotes, DNA replication starts at multiple origins of replication.