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Chapter 25: Q12CP (page 904)

In what ways does replication differ between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

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DNA replication is the process by which a molecule of DNA is doubled.

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DNA replication

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replicates in a semi-conservative manner. However, there is much difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic replication.

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Difference between in both replications:-

In prokaryotes:-

DNA replication is a continuous process and occurs in the cytoplasm.

In Eukaryotes:-

The DNAreplication process is slow and occurs in the S-phase of the cell cycle in the Nucleus of the cell.

Thus, replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes are different.

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