The process of replication of DNA begins at:

Explanation

The process of DNA replication begins at one or more places where there is a specific sequence of nucleotides. These specific sequences where DNA replication initiates are known as the origins of replication. The DNA molecule is unwound, and the replication machinery assembles at these specific sites, allowing for the controlled and accurate duplication of the DNA. The presence of origins of replication ensures that DNA replication occurs at the right place and at the right time in the cell cycle. The exact locations of origins of replication vary between organisms, and the specific DNA sequence recognised at these origins can differ, but they are always specific and serve as starting points for DNA replication.