Simplify the Expression $\frac { c ^ { 9 } c ^ { 4 } } { c ^ { - 11 } }$

question 52

Essay

Simplify the expression. Write the answer using positive exponents. $\frac { c ^ { 9 } c ^ { 4 } } { c ^ { - 11 } }$

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Definitions:

Parental Strands

Refers to the original strands of DNA or RNA from which new strands are synthesized during replication.

Conservative Replication

A hypothetical model of DNA replication where the original DNA molecule is fully preserved and a completely new copy is produced.

Mismatch Repair Enzymes

A system within cells that repairs mispaired nucleotides which may arise during DNA replication and recombination, as well as repairing some forms of DNA damage.

DNA Polymerase

A catalyst that constructs DNA strands using deoxyribonucleotides as the foundational components of DNA.