Question

which of the following are characteristics of prokaryotic dna replication? select all that apply.
□ a) unwinds in multiple areas
□ b) replicates in nucleus
□ c) occurs in two directions
□ d) dna circular in nature
□ e) replicates in cytoplasm
□ f) one replication origin
□ g) unwinds in one area
□ h) dna linear in nature
□ i) replication origins look like bubbles

Explanation:

To determine the characteristics of prokaryotic DNA replication:

• Prokaryotes have circular DNA (D is correct; H is incorrect as eukaryotes have linear DNA).
• Prokaryotic replication occurs in the cytoplasm (E is correct; B is incorrect as eukaryotic replication is in the nucleus).
• Prokaryotic DNA has one replication origin (F is correct; I is incorrect as eukaryotes have multiple origins forming bubbles).
• Replication is bidirectional (C is correct) and unwinds at one origin (G is correct; A is incorrect as eukaryotes unwind at multiple areas).

Answer:

C) Occurs in two directions, D) DNA circular in nature, E) Replicates in cytoplasm, F) One replication origin, G) Unwinds in one area