Which of the Following Statements About DNA Replication Is False

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about DNA replication is false?

• A)The two strands are separated.
• B)Each existing strand is used as a template for making a new strand.
• C)Synthesis of both new strands is in the 5' to 3' direction.
• D)The newly synthesized DNA is packaged into one nucleus,and the original DNA is packaged into another nucleus.

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Definitions:

Animal Cells

Eukaryotic cells characterized by the absence of a cell wall, presence of membrane-bound organelles, and the ability to move at some point in their life cycle.

Asters

Star-shaped structures formed around chromosomes during cell division in plant and animal cells, assisting in the equal segregation of chromosomes to daughter cells.

Centrosomes

Organelles found in animal cells that serve as the main microtubule organizing centers and play crucial roles in cell division.

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.