If the nitrogenous bases in DNA were connected to each other by strong covalent bonds, how would DNA replication be affected?

The process would require less energy to break and re-form the bonds.

The process would take longer because the bases would separate in only one place.

The bases would not come apart easily, making it difficult to read the sequence.

The bases would not fit around the histones, creating longer chromosomes.

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Leo Vance

23 April, 06:03

If the nitrogenous bases in DNA were connected to each other by strong covalent bonds, how would DNA replication be affected?

The process would require less energy to break and re-form the bonds.

The process would take longer because the bases would separate in only one place.

The bases would not come apart easily, making it difficult to read the sequence.

The bases would not fit around the histones, creating longer chromosomes.

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Urijah · Answer 1

DNA replication be affected.

Explanation:

It is a process of forming two identical copies of DNA from one original DNA molecule. It takes place in all living organisms.

If the nitrogenous bases in DNA were connected to each other by strong covalent bonds, then the bases would not come apart easily, making it difficult to read the sequence. If the bonds are not broken then the process of replication will not take place completely. Hence the replication stops.