Question

1. what is the purpose of dna replication? *

to make genetically different dna molecules.
to make trna.
to produce energy for the cell.
to make mrna.
to make identical copies of dna.

1. dna is a polymer made of building blocks called ____________. *

cellulose
fatty acids
amino acids
nucleotides

Explanation:

1. DNA replication is the process by which a double - stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules. This is crucial for cell division and inheritance.
2. DNA is a nucleic acid, and its building blocks are nucleotides. Nucleotides consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen - containing base.

Answer:

1. To make identical copies of DNA.
2. Nucleotides