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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

In a chromosome there is a specific DNA sequence which is responsible for initiating replication is :

A
Ori
B
Palindromic sequence
C
Initiation sequence
D
Promoter sequence

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In a chromosome, the specific DNA sequence where DNA replication begins is called the:

Origin of replication (Ori)

It is the site where replication machinery assembles.

DNA replication starts from this point and proceeds in both directions.

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