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1. Explain the process of replication. Why does thisprocess produce identical DNA strands?

2. List three organelles you would typically find in a PLANTcell, write a short description of each

3. List an example of each of the following and explain what thedifference is between each of these types of organisms and the onethat follows it? : (6 points)

Prokaryote

Eukaryote

Protista

Fungus

Animal

Plant

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