What is DNA copying? State its importance.

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DNA copying, known as DNA replication, is the process of producing two identical DNA copies during cell division from an original DNA molecule.

It helps in generating variations during sexual reproduction leading to evolution.
DNA copying also helps to transfer characteristics or information from parents to the offspring.
DNA is formed of a double helix structure that has 2 complementary strands.
During DNA copying, the 2 complementary strands get separated.
RNA is involved in the process of replication. DNA copying in the eukaryotic cells occurs in the S phase of the cell cycle.

DNA Copying

Importance of DNA Copying

DNA Copying or Replications is important as –

DNA Replication helps in the transmission of traits from parents to their children.
It ensures that the daughter cell produced as a result of cell division receives an identical DNA amount.
It leads to evolution by producing variety in sexual reproduction.

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What is DNA copying? State its importance.

Importance of DNA Copying

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.
Briefly explain the events of fertilisation and implantation in an adult human female.

2.
How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

3.
The process of copying genetic information from template strand of DNA into RNA is called transcription. It is mediated by RNA polymerase. Transcription takes place in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. In transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of the strands is copied into RNA.

4.
Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

5.
Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

6.
Arrange the following hormones in sequence of their secretion in a pregnant woman : hCG; LH; FSH; Relaxin.

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What is DNA copying? State its importance.

Importance of DNA Copying

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.Briefly explain the events of fertilisation and implantation in an adult human female.

2.How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

3.The process of copying genetic information from template strand of DNA into RNA is called transcription. It is mediated by RNA polymerase. Transcription takes place in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. In transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of the strands is copied into RNA.

4.Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

5.Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

6.Arrange the following hormones in sequence of their secretion in a pregnant woman : hCG; LH; FSH; Relaxin.

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1.
Briefly explain the events of fertilisation and implantation in an adult human female.

2.
How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

3.
The process of copying genetic information from template strand of DNA into RNA is called transcription. It is mediated by RNA polymerase. Transcription takes place in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. In transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of the strands is copied into RNA.

4.
Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

5.
Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

6.
Arrange the following hormones in sequence of their secretion in a pregnant woman : hCG; LH; FSH; Relaxin.