Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the process of copying DNA and forming new molecules called?

Replication
Transcription
Evolution
Translation

The correct answer is: Replication

When a cell needs to replicate itself or produce new cells, DNA synthesis occurs. This process is called replication. Transcription (option B) is the process of using DNA as a template to create mRNA. Evolution (option C) is unrelated to the copying of DNA but rather refers to the gradual changes and adaptations in species over time. Translation (option D) is the process of using mRNA to create specific proteins. Therefore, none of the other options are correct as they do not accurately describe the process of copying DNA and forming new molecules. The correct answer is A Replication.