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Part 1 of 7 - Chapter 9 27.0 Points
Question 1 of 31
How is it possible that multiple sites of DNA replication can exist inside the cell? 3.0 Points
A. there are multiple origins of replication
B. there are not multiple sites of replication
C. during cytokinesis, DNA is replicated at twice the rate
D. genes are replicated quickly, so there are usually >4 of one gene at a time
Because the strands of DNA run anti-parallel, Okazaki fragments results. Read more on DNA
replication in Chapter 9.
Question 2 of 31
Which statement best describes prokaryotic chromosomes? 3.0 Points
A. Double-stranded, linear
B. Double-stranded, circular
C. Single-stranded, circular
D. Single-stranded, linear
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Question 3 of 31
What direction do the two strands of DNA run? 3.0 Points
A. transversal
B. perpendicular
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C. parallel
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D. anti-parallel
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Question 4 of 31
How is it possible that each daughter cell during cell replication receives an identical copy of the DNA? 3.0 Points
A. DNA is replicated individually in each new cell after meiosis and mitosis
B. DNA is not identical in every cell, so all daughter cells have different copies
C. DNA is replicated following mitosis or meiosis, so is transferred after the new cells are formed
D. DNA is replicated during the synthesis phase of the cell cycle, prior to mitosis or meiosis
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Question 5 of 31
DNA is said to be in what shape? 3.0 Points
A. a triple helix
B. a double corkscrew
C. a triple twist
D. a double helix
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Question 6 of 31
A nucleotide includes all of the following parts EXCEPT? 3.0 Points
A. deoxyribose
B. nitrogenous base
C. phosphate group
D. carbon dioxide
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