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AP Biology 6.2 A Describe the Mechanisms By Which Genetic Information Is Copied for Transmission Between Generations Questions

Practise AP Biology 6.2.A questions by tracing semiconservative DNA synthesis, leading and lagging strands, and replication-fork enzymes.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Biology

Exam points

  • explain semiconservative 5′→3′ DNA synthesis using leading and lagging strands
  • match helicase, polymerase, ligase and topoisomerase with replication-fork roles
  • connect replication errors or enzyme disruption to continuity of hereditary information

AP Biology 6.2 A Describe the Mechanisms By Which Genetic Information Is Copied for Transmission Between Generations Questions question 1

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Which of the following best explains how continuity of genetic information in cells is ensured across generations?

A

Replication uses a parental strand of DNA as a template to create a new strand of DNA.

B

DNA molecules are shaped like a double helix with a constant diameter throughout.

C

Transcription copies the information in DNA into an RNA transcript.

D

Cells contain different polymerases for DNA replication and transcription.

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