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During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
- M phase
- G2 phase
- G1 phase
- S phase (correct)
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
- Ribosomes
- Nucleus (correct)
- Cytoplasm
- Mitochondria
What is the significance of DNA replication in living organisms?
What is the significance of DNA replication in living organisms?
- To make an exact copy of DNA (correct)
- To control cell division
- To produce energy
- To regulate gene expression
Which key step marks the initiation of DNA replication?
Which key step marks the initiation of DNA replication?
In which phase does DNA replication NOT occur?
In which phase does DNA replication NOT occur?
Which enzyme facilitates the unwinding of DNA strands by breaking hydrogen bonds between complementary bases?
Which enzyme facilitates the unwinding of DNA strands by breaking hydrogen bonds between complementary bases?
What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
During DNA replication, in which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
During DNA replication, in which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of genetic diversity?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of genetic diversity?
Which biological process depends on understanding DNA replication for its advancement?
Which biological process depends on understanding DNA replication for its advancement?
What is the role of helicases in DNA replication?
What is the role of helicases in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a short RNA primer in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a short RNA primer in DNA replication?
In which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
In which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
When does the termination phase of DNA replication occur?
When does the termination phase of DNA replication occur?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of genetic diversity?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of genetic diversity?
'Elongation' in DNA replication refers to which process?
'Elongation' in DNA replication refers to which process?
Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading and error correction during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading and error correction during DNA replication?
'Primer Binding' in DNA replication is carried out by which enzyme?
'Primer Binding' in DNA replication is carried out by which enzyme?
What happens when the replication forks meet during DNA replication?
What happens when the replication forks meet during DNA replication?
What is the main purpose of DNA replication?
What is the main purpose of DNA replication?
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
Where does DNA replication primarily happen in eukaryotic cells?
Where does DNA replication primarily happen in eukaryotic cells?
What happens during the initiation step of DNA replication?
What happens during the initiation step of DNA replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle precedes DNA replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle precedes DNA replication?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of cell division?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of cell division?
Which organelle provides a controlled environment for DNA replication in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle provides a controlled environment for DNA replication in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
How does timing of DNA replication prevent errors during cell division?
How does timing of DNA replication prevent errors during cell division?
What is the significance of the S phase in the cell cycle?
What is the significance of the S phase in the cell cycle?
What is the key role of helicases in DNA replication?
What is the key role of helicases in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is vital for the initiation of DNA replication by synthesizing a short RNA primer?
Which enzyme is vital for the initiation of DNA replication by synthesizing a short RNA primer?
During DNA replication, what happens if the template strand has a cytosine (C)?
During DNA replication, what happens if the template strand has a cytosine (C)?
What is the significance of proofreading abilities in DNA polymerases during replication?
What is the significance of proofreading abilities in DNA polymerases during replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle is NOT associated with DNA replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle is NOT associated with DNA replication?
What is the main function of ligase enzymes during DNA replication?
What is the main function of ligase enzymes during DNA replication?
In which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
In which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
Why is understanding DNA replication crucial for cancer research and genetic therapies?
Why is understanding DNA replication crucial for cancer research and genetic therapies?
How do errors occurring during DNA replication contribute to genetic diversity within populations?
How do errors occurring during DNA replication contribute to genetic diversity within populations?
What ensures that each new cell receives an exact copy of DNA during cell division?
What ensures that each new cell receives an exact copy of DNA during cell division?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication NOT occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication NOT occur?
What happens when the replication forks meet during DNA replication?
What happens when the replication forks meet during DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
How does the timing of DNA replication prevent errors during cell division?
How does the timing of DNA replication prevent errors during cell division?
Which key step marks the initiation of DNA replication?
Which key step marks the initiation of DNA replication?
'Elongation' in DNA replication refers to which process?
'Elongation' in DNA replication refers to which process?
What happens during the initiation step of DNA replication?
What happens during the initiation step of DNA replication?
'Primer Binding' in DNA replication is carried out by which enzyme?
'Primer Binding' in DNA replication is carried out by which enzyme?
What is the role of helicases in DNA replication?
What is the role of helicases in DNA replication?
What is the role of ligase enzymes in DNA replication?
What is the role of ligase enzymes in DNA replication?
During DNA replication, what is the function of primase?
During DNA replication, what is the function of primase?
Why are proofreading abilities of DNA polymerases important during replication?
Why are proofreading abilities of DNA polymerases important during replication?
What is the significance of genetic variation resulting from errors during DNA replication?
What is the significance of genetic variation resulting from errors during DNA replication?
In DNA replication, what is the main purpose of elongation by DNA polymerase enzymes?
In DNA replication, what is the main purpose of elongation by DNA polymerase enzymes?
What is the timing of DNA replication in the cell cycle?
What is the timing of DNA replication in the cell cycle?
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of genetic inheritance?
What is the significance of DNA replication in terms of genetic inheritance?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?
What happens during the termination phase of DNA replication?
What happens during the termination phase of DNA replication?
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