Practice Replication - 5.4 | 5. MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE | CBSE Grade-12 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What is meant by semiconservative replication?

💡 Hint: Think about how DNA is copied.

Question 2

Easy

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

💡 Hint: It adds the building blocks to make DNA.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of replication produces two identical DNA molecules from one?

  • Conservative
  • Semiconservative
  • Dispersive

💡 Hint: Review how modern DNA was understood to replicate.

Question 2

True or False: DNA polymerase can initiate DNA synthesis on its own.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how DNA strands are formed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A mutation occurs in the DNA polymerase that disables its proofreading ability. Predict the possible outcomes during DNA replication.

💡 Hint: Consider how errors in genetic information impact an organism.

Question 2

Explain how Okazaki fragments are generated during DNA replication and the challenges they present.

💡 Hint: Think about the directionality of DNA synthesis.

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