Human DNA contains approximately 3 billion base pairs, which reside in the 23 pairs of chromosomes. DNA polymerase III can elongate the new DNA strand at about 50 nucleotides per second. Knowing this, how is it possible that DNA replication only takes about 8 hours for a typical human cell?

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Answer:

Multiple replication sites

Explanation:

The fact that it only takes an hour is due to multiple origins of replication. Replication occurs simultaneously from many different points on the chromosome, with enzymes binding sections to form the final intact copy.

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