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There is not really such a thing as a mirror image of DNA in nature. DNA polymerase may be the "molecule" that you are thinking of, it is an enzyme that replicates DNA. When the polymerase makes a new strand of DNA, it uses an existing strand of DNA as a template. The new strand of DNA is not in fact a mirror image of the template strand, but it is the closest thing possible. The new strand is called a complementary strand, not a mirror image.
Existing DNA (template for polymerase): ATC TGA CCG GAC TAG GGT
New strand (made by polymerase): TAG ACT GGC CTG ATC CCA
Alternatively, by mirror image of DNA you may be thinking of RNA, a ribonucleotide that is made by RNA polymerase. The process is similar to that described above, but the new complementary strand is made out of ribonucleic acid rather than deoxyribonucleic acid.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoDNA-dependent DNA polymerase, RNA primase, helicase, ligase, stable single-stranded DNA, SSB enzymes, RNAse-h
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∙ 12y agoThat depends; it prophase it would be DNA, in normal cell functions it would be RNA
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∙ 13y agoDNA polymerase. A protein enzyme with catalytic qualities.
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∙ 15y agochromosomes
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Where are chromosomes found in a cell state their function?
Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell and the function of chromosomes is to hold the genes (made form DNA) and to replicate the genes when a cell divides.
What part does cell cycle does cell replicate its DNA?
mitosis
DNA molecules that can replicate independently of the main chromosomes of bacteria known as?
Plasmids
What phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow carry on normal metabolism and the DNA replicate?
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What are the three biological molecules in the cell that DNA must be separated from?
The three biological molecules in the cell that DNA must be separated from are the cell membrane, lipids, and enzymes. The DNA is found in the nucleus of the cell.
How does the cell replicate DNA?
Cells do not replicate "In DNA". Cells replicate their DNA during the process of cell division.
What is the principal function of dna?
The function of DNA is in HeridityThe genetic information store in the nucleotide sequence of DNA serves two purposes-1. It is the source of i for the synthesis of all protein molecules of the cell & organism2. it provides the information inherited by daughter cells or offspring.To store a cell's genetic information, and to replicate and pass on genetic information to offspring.
Where are chromosomes found in a cell state their function?
Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell and the function of chromosomes is to hold the genes (made form DNA) and to replicate the genes when a cell divides.
Why must cells be able to both transcribe and replicate their DNA?
The DNA only needs to replicate if the cell is going to divide. In a dividing cell the DNA must replicate in order to provide a complete copy of the genome to each new cell.
Where does DNA replicate occur in the cell?
In the cell nucleus
What part does cell cycle does cell replicate its DNA?
mitosis
What does DNA do to a cell?
DNA is the genetic "instructions" for how the cell should replicate. It also controls the behavior of the cell.
What Has the unique ability among types of organic molecules to replicate?
DNA
Why is it necessary the cell copies its DNA?
cells must copy their DNA to replicate
Where does a virus replicate its DNA?
A virus replicates its DNA in a cell when it infects the host
Where does DNA replicate take place in the cell?
DNA replication takes place in the chromosome which is located in the nucleus of a cell.
DNA molecules that can replicate independently of the main chromosomes of bacteria known as?
Plasmids
