Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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Chapter 6, Problem 8LTB
DNA polymerase ___________.
- attaches sister chromatids at the centromere;
- synthesizes daughter DNA molecules from fats and phospholipids;
- is the enzyme that facilitates DNA synthesis;
- causes cancer cells to stop dividing
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- Mitosis (Name the cell division phase on the line.) DNA and centrosomes are replicated. Name: Chromatin condenses and supercoils to form dense chromosomes. Since DNA was previously replicated, the chromosomes are now present as paired sister chromatids. Centrosomes move to opposite sides of the nucleus and will define the orientation of the division. Name: DOarrow_forwardMetaphase:arrow_forwardCentromere between sister chromatids breaks at ________?__________of mitosisarrow_forward
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