THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
DNA REPLICATION
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Question
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Which of the following statements about DNA Replication are accurate?
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It is a semi-conservative process
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It produces two identical copies of a DNA molecule
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The process relies on proteins in order to function
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RNA is a main component of DNA
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘DNA synthesis takes place mainly by DNA–polymerase I in E. coli’.
Detailed explanation-2: -AI Recommended Answer: DNA primers are not required for PCR, but they are necessary for DNA replication.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The statement pertaining to DNA replication that is false is D: Okazaki fragments are synthesized as part of the leading strand.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, DNA replication is semi discontinuous, semi-conservative and bidirectional.
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