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How does transcription differ from dna replication?

Answer 1

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Wikipedia has a wealth of information about both, but the primary distinction is this:

DNA replication (semi-conservative replication) splits an original double strand DNA molecule into two new ones.

Through transcription, a single strand of RNA is created from the double strand of DNA (using one strand of DNA as a template).

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Answer 2

Clara Atchley

Transcription involves synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, producing mRNA. DNA replication duplicates the entire DNA molecule, creating an identical copy. Transcription uses one DNA strand, while replication requires both strands. Enzymes involved differ: RNA polymerase in transcription, DNA polymerase in replication.

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