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Interpretation:
The reason that the use of DNA labeled with heavy isotopes has been instrumental in the understanding of replication.
Concept introduction:
Replication is a biological phenomenon by which DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) duplicates. The process of replication uses template DNA, which directs the sequence of nitrogen bases. The process is catalyzed by the DNA-dependent DNA polymerase enzyme.
Heavy isotopes are very often used to study various phenomena and mechanisms. The replication process is also understood by using DNA labeled with heavy isotopes.
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