Question

What is the origin of replication?

Answer 1

Origin of replication:

1. On chromosomes, plasmids, or viruses, initiation of replication is a stretch of DNA whereby replication begins.
2. A single-origin works just fine for short DNAs, such as bacterial plasmids and minor viruses.
3. The replication origin (also known as the replication start site) is a specific sequence in a genome whereby replication occurs.