Question

in this figure, the item labeled “z” is ____, and it is synthesized by the process called ____.

Explanation:

The figure shows the central dogma - DNA to RNA to protein. The starting molecule (labeled Z) is DNA which is replicated to make more DNA. The process of making an RNA copy from DNA is transcription and the process of making proteins from RNA is translation. Since Z is the starting double - stranded molecule, it is DNA, and the process to make more of it is DNA replication.

Answer:

DNA, DNA replication