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DNA polymerase is responsible for the process of DNA replication, during which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied into two identical DNA molecules. Scientists have taken advantage of the power of DNA polymerase molecules to copy DNA molecules in test tubes via a polymerase chain reaction, also known as PCR.

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What type of chemical reaction is used to put DNA nucleotides together to make DNA?

The backbone of the DNA strand (referred to as phosphate-deoxyribose backbone) is made of alternating phosphate and sugar residues (2'-deoxyribose). The sugars are joined together by phosphate groups via phosphodiester bonds between adjacent sugar rings. The double helix is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the bases attached to the two strands. A base attached to a sugar residue, which in turn attached to a phosphate group is referred to as a nucleotide.


How is DNA tested and why?

by DNA fingerprinting method , DNA-DNA hybirdization or DNA sequencing. to know the sequence of DNA


How would the DNA of the human compare to the DNA of the duck?

DNA is DNA it can not be changed.


What are the four enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair?

The four enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair are DNA polymerase, DNA helicase, DNA ligase, and DNA primase. DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands, DNA helicase unwinds the double helix, DNA ligase joins the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand, and DNA primase synthesizes RNA primers for DNA polymerase to begin replication.


How is DNA able to replicate?

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What is the function of DNA helicare in DNA replication?

DNA Helicase unwinds and unzips the DNA. It separates the two strands of DNA so DNA replication can occur.


What is a synonym for DNA replication?

IT can be called * DNA duplication * DNA reproduction * DNA imitation


The cells hereditary material?

DNA


What is the DNA process?

DNA synthesis or DNA replication


How does the DNA helix relate to DNA?

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Are genes in DNA or are DNA in geans?

genes are in DNA


Why is recombinant DNA a new form of DNA?

Recombinant DNA is a new form of DNA because it is created via introduction of the relevant DNA into the existing organismal DNA.