The process by which a copy of the DNA molecule is produced is referred to as
A)translation.
B)transcription.
C)karyokinesis.
D)replication.
E)DNA genesis.

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Replication is the process of producing an identical copy of the DNA molecule, which occurs prior to cell division during the S phase of interphase. Transcription is the process of copying a DNA sequence into RNA, while translation is the process of using RNA to synthesize a protein. Karyokinesis refers to the division of the cell nucleus during cell division. DNA genesis is not a commonly used term in biology.

The Process by Which a Copy of the DNA Molecule