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Replication-
Before a Cell divides, its DNA is replicated (duplicated.) Because the two strands of a DNA molecule have complementary base pairs, the nucleotide sequence of each strand automatically supplies the information needed to produce its partner. If the two strands of a DNA molecule are separated, each can be used as a pattern or template to produce a complementary strand. Each template and its new complement together then form a new DNA double helix, identical to the original.
Before replication can occur, the length of the DNA double helix about to be copied must be unwound. In addition, the two strands must be separated, much like the two sides of a zipper, by breaking the weak hydrogen bonds that link the paired bases. Once the DNA strands have been unwound, they must be held apart to expose the bases so that new nucleotide partners can hydrogen-bond to them.
The enzyme DNA polymerase then moves along the exposed DNA strand, joining newly arrived nucleotides into a new DNA strand that is complementary to the template.
Each Cell contains a family of more than thirty enzymes to insure the accurate replication of DNA.
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A form of genetic material that invades living cells to reproduce?
Virus
Indicate where the genetic material is located in?
I said the genetic material are located in the prokaryotic cells
What do body cells do not contribute to genetic material?
sex cells
How do cells share genetic material?
the answer the material of the division can become specialized
An agent that reproduces in cells but is not composed of cells and contains RNA as its genetic material is what?
A virus
What does the DNA do in a cell?
It gives the genetic code so when cells reproduce they are identical.
A form of genetic material that invades living cells to reproduce?
Virus
Where is the genetic material in cells located?
A cells genetic material is located in its nucleus. In the nucleus there is everything the cell needs to know to survive and reproduce. I hope this helped:)
Do protists have genetic material?
yes, DNA is found in the Nucleoid Region, then there are Plasmids, which also contain genetic material.
What types of cells are produced in mitosis?
genetically Identical daughter cells that have the same genetic material as the original cell.
What are in viruses?
They don't belong to a kingdom because they are not cells. They are just genetic material wrapped in proteins that reproduce inside of cells.
Bacterial cells do not have a genetic material?
no, bacterial cells do not have genetic material
What process produces genetically identical organisms?
copy genetic material to produce an identical cell
What genetic information do your cells carry?
The genetic information, as in the sequence of the DNA, is identical in all the cells of the body.
Normal cell division results in the production of?
two diploid cells, each with the same amount of genetic material and the same genetic information.
How are viruses harmful to living cells?
Viruses can reproduce very quickly. When reproducing they enter a living cell and they inject their genetic material.
In cells structure that contains the cells genetic material and controls the cells activities?
Which structure contains a eukaryotic cells genetic material
