During DNA Replication in a Typical Human Cell

question 9

Multiple Choice

During DNA replication in a typical human cell,

• A)only one origin of replication exists for each chromosome.
• B)multiple origins of replication function consecutively.
• C)multiple origins of replication function simultaneously.
• D)the origins of replication are at the centromeres.
• E)the origins of replication are at the telomeres.

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Definitions:

Bronchial Arteries

Arteries that provide oxygenated blood to the bronchi and connective tissue of the lungs.

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity, supplying blood to most of the abdominal organs.

Pneumothorax

A medical condition where air enters the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A serious condition that affects the lungs, characterized by insufficient surfactant leading to lung collapse, common in premature infants.