During the DNA replication process, which of the following organisms would have the fewest origins of replication per cell?

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Streptococcus bacteria, being prokaryotic organisms, typically have a single circular chromosome that initiates replication at a single origin of replication. In contrast, eukaryotic organisms such as yeast cells, humans, young oak trees, and fruit flies have multiple chromosomes that each contain multiple origins of replication to facilitate the replication of their larger and more complex genomes.

During the DNA Replication Process, Which of the Following Organisms