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What is the term used to describe the process of DNA replication where each original DNA strand serves as a template for the production of its counterpart?
What is the term used to describe the process of DNA replication where each original DNA strand serves as a template for the production of its counterpart?
- Non-conservative replication
- Dispersive replication
- Semiconservative replication (correct)
- Conservative replication
What is the distinctive property of the cell that makes DNA replication essential?
What is the distinctive property of the cell that makes DNA replication essential?
- Differentiation
- Communication
- Metabolism
- Division (correct)
What ensures near perfect fidelity for DNA replication?
What ensures near perfect fidelity for DNA replication?
- Cellular proofreading and error-checking mechanisms (correct)
- Environmental factors
- DNA polymerase mutations
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA) assistance
What is the term used to describe the specific locations in the genome where DNA replication begins?
What is the term used to describe the specific locations in the genome where DNA replication begins?
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What is the structure of DNA that is composed of two linear strands running opposite to each other and twisting together?
What is the structure of DNA that is composed of two linear strands running opposite to each other and twisting together?
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