Why is it necessary for DNA to duplicate before cells divide


Answer: To give a complete set of generic material to each daughter cell.

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Complement proteins can form a system of proteins that create a pore in the membranes of bacteria. This system is called the ____________________

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of normal cells?

A. They grow as a monolayer. B. They grow as multiple layers. C. They undergo a limited number of divisions and then die. D. They stick tightly to the surface of glass culture dishes.

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The radioactive decay of 14C produces

a. carbon 12. b. carbon 13. c. more carbon 14. d. nitrogen 14. e. oxygen 14.

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DNA polymerase

a. is an enzyme. b. adds new sugars to a strand. c. proofreads RNA strands to see that they are correct. d. unwinds the DNA molecule during repair. e. is made of uracil.

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