Which outcome would most likely result from a mutation in the ori gene of a bacterial cell?
A) The cell is unable to detect whether conditions were favorable for replication.
B) The initiation of DNA replication is hindered.
C) DNA replication is prolonged abnormally.
D) The cell is unable to segregate DNA molecules.
E) The cell cannot undergo meiosis.

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The ori gene is responsible for initiating DNA replication in bacterial cells. If the ori gene is mutated, the initiation of DNA replication would be hindered, leading to problems in cell division and replication.

Which Outcome Would Most Likely Result from a Mutation in the Ori