Which specific region of the DNA serves as the starting point for replication?
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Correct answer: Origin of Replication (OriC)
Replication begins at a defined DNA sequence called the origin of replication. Prokaryotes like E. coli have a single OriC, while eukaryotic chromosomes have thousands of origins to enable rapid, parallel replication.
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