Which structural circumstance in DNA sets up the requirement for the semidiscontinuous nature of its replication?

What will be an ideal response?


5' > 3' polarity restrictions of DNA synthesis and the antiparallel orientation of the DNA strands in DNA

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Eukaryotic telomeres replicate differently than the rest of the chromosome. This is a consequence of which of the following?

A) the evolution of telomerase enzyme B) DNA polymerase that cannot replicate the leading strand template to its end C) gaps left at the end of the lagging strand D) gaps left at the end of the lagging strand because of the need for a primer E) the "no ends" of a circular chromosome

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What are the consequences of a viral infection of an animal cell?

A) rapid lysis or latent infections B) lysogeny followed by eventual lysis C) lysis or lysogeny D) Outcomes vary from rapid lysis to persistent infections, latent infections, or cancer.

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DNA is replicated by a process called __________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Based on the most recent data available, the protist kingdom is:

a. paraphyletic. b. monophyletic. c. composed only of unicells. d. composed of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes. e. entirely microscopic.

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