Replication corresponds to which of the following?
A) the separation of the two strands of DNA to enable the formation of two identical DNA molecules
B) the transfer of genetic information from DNA to mRNA
C) the transfer of genetic information from mRNA to DNA
D) the use of genetic information to synthesize a specific protein

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Replication refers to the process of separating the two strands of DNA and using each strand as a template to synthesize a new complementary strand, resulting in two identical DNA molecules. Choice B refers to transcription, C refers to reverse transcription, and D refers to translation, which are different processes.

Replication Corresponds to Which of the Following