Question

Multiplication of DNA is called

• A. Translation
• B. Replication
• C. Duplication
• D. Transcription

Answer 1

The correct option is B Replication

• Replication is the process of duplication of DNA. The two strands of DNA are complementary to each other.
• The complementary strands are separated by the enzyme's DNA helicase which leads to the unwinding of the two strands.
• The two separated strands act as a template on which new complementary strands are formed by DNA polymerase.
• The leading strand has a continuous strand while the lagging strand is discontinuous. The DNA ligase binds the fragments on lagging strands and finally, two daughter DNA is formed.
  

So, the correct answer is option B.