DNA sequences comprising the yeast origin of replication can be removed from yeast cells and inserted into bacterial DNA molecules.Because these sequences promote replication of the DNA in which they are contained,they are referred to as __________.
A)polygamous replicating sequences
B)autonomous replicating sequences
C)analogous replicating sequences
D)ARSs
E)both autonomous replicating sequences and ARSs

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The sequence in question is commonly known as an Autonomous Replicating Sequence or ARS. Therefore, the best choice is D since it specifically uses the acronym ARS. The other options are incorrect because they either do not use the commonly accepted name for the sequence (choices A and C), or are too broad and could refer to a variety of different sequences (choice B).

DNA Sequences Comprising the Yeast Origin of Replication Can Be