Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Nucleic Acids (Section 1 - No. 38)

Which of the following statements is true regarding DNA replication?
It is a semi-conservative process.
It results in two identical DNA molecules.
It always starts at a single origin of replication.
It requires an RNA primer.

Explanation

DNA replication is semi-conservative, creates two identical DNA molecules, and requires an RNA primer. Eukaryotes have multiple origins of replication.

Comments (0)

Advertisement