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During which process is DNA copied in a dividing cell?
During which process is DNA copied in a dividing cell?
- Mitosis (correct)
- Meiosis
- Binary fission
- None of the above
What is the function of helicases in DNA replication?
What is the function of helicases in DNA replication?
- Join together Okazaki fragments
- Form covalent bonds between nucleotides
- Bind to DNA molecule and add complementary nucleotides
- Separate/unwind the DNA strands (correct)
What is the term for the Y-shaped region that forms during DNA replication?
What is the term for the Y-shaped region that forms during DNA replication?
- Replication bubble (correct)
- DNA ligase junction
- Forked replication
- Helicase zone
What is the result of DNA replication in a dividing cell?
What is the result of DNA replication in a dividing cell?
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What is the term for the synthesis that occurs in different directions on each strand during DNA replication?
What is the term for the synthesis that occurs in different directions on each strand during DNA replication?
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What are the gaps in the new DNA strand filled by during replication?
What are the gaps in the new DNA strand filled by during replication?
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What is the term for the fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication?
What is the term for the fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication?
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