Question

dna replication
directions: to answer the questions, read the paragraph below, then click the boxes and start typing
almost all cells will divide at the end of their life cycle. it could be for reproduction, growth, or to replace damaged cells. either way, this division results in two genetically identical cells. in order for each new cell to receive a copy of dna, it must be replicated. the copying of one strand of dna to create a duplicate copy is called dna replication. at the end of dna replication, the cell has two copies of dna that will be distributed to each new cell during cell division. each strand of dna holds the instructions that the new cells need to make proteins.

1. before a cell divides, it must first □ it’s dna.
2. dna replication results in the creation of □ identical strands of dna.
3. within □ are instructions for how to make proteins in a cell.

Explanation:

Question 1

From the paragraph, it says "In order for each new cell to receive a copy of DNA, it must be replicated." So before cell division, DNA must be replicated.

The paragraph states "At the end of DNA replication, the cell has two copies of DNA". So DNA replication creates two identical strands.

The paragraph says "Each strand of DNA holds the instructions that the new cells need to make proteins." So within DNA are the instructions for making proteins.

Answer:

replicate

Question 2