It Takes About the Same Amount of Time for Eukaryotic

question 41

Multiple Choice

It takes about the same amount of time for eukaryotic chromosomes to be replicated in vivo as it does for E.coli.Why is this true?

• A)Eukaryotes have multiple origins of replication;E.coli has one unique origin.
• B)Most chromosomes are approximately the same size.
• C)Eukaryotic replication occurs at a faster rate,enabling replication of the larger chromosomes in about the same amount of time.
• D)The replication of DNA in eukaryotes is faster due to a quicker,more accurate repair of mismatches.

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Definitions:

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The tightening and relaxing of the uterus' muscle fibers, commonly experienced during childbirth but also occurring at other times, such as during menstruation.

Birth Process

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