Which of the following best describes the process of DNA replication in a prokaryote?
A) Replication begins at a unique site and proceeds in one direction all the way around a typically circular chromosome.
B) Replication begins at a unique site and proceeds in two directions, meeting about halfway around a typically circular chromosome.
C) Replication begins at multiple sites, spreading outward until the entire typically circular chromosome is replicated.
D) Replication begins at multiple sites, spreading outward until the entire typically linear chromosome is replicated.

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Replication in prokaryotes, such as bacteria with typically circular chromosomes, starts at a single origin of replication and proceeds bidirectionally, meaning it goes in two directions around the chromosome until the entire genome is replicated. This process ensures efficient and rapid replication of the prokaryotic genome.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Process of DNA