AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does DNA synthesis happen in eukaryotic cells?
A
cytoplasm
B
mitochondria
C
nucleus
D
Golgi apparatus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DNA is found inside the nucleus of eukaryotes. Inside the nucleus, DNA replication occurs. During the Synthesis stage of the Interphase, this DNA replication takes place.

Detailed explanation-2: -In eukaryotes, DNA is synthesized in the nucleus of the cell through a process known as DNA replication. The cytoplasm of the cell is where RNA is synthesized.

Detailed explanation-3: -DNA replication is a process of the formation of new DNA strands. DNA replication is a semi-conservative method where one new strand synthesizes on an old one. In eukaryotes, as DNA is present inside the nucleus, DNA replication takes place inside the nucleus. Whereas in Prokaryotes, no well-developed nucleus is found.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eukaryotic DNA replication requires multiple replication forks, while prokaryotic replication uses a single origin to rapidly replicate the entire genome. DNA replication always occurs in the nucleus. Eukaryotic DNA replication involves more polymerases than prokaryotic replication.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lesson Summary. DNA replication is the process of creating two identical daughter strands of DNA. DNA replication occurs in the nucleus in eukaryotic cells and in the nucleoid region in prokaryotic cells.

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