1. Product Type:
* Transcription: Produces RNA (specifically messenger RNA or mRNA), which is a single-stranded molecule.
* Replication: Produces DNA, which is a double-stranded molecule.
2. Purpose:
* Transcription: The primary purpose of transcription is to create a copy of a gene's DNA sequence to be used in protein synthesis.
* Replication: The primary purpose of replication is to create an exact copy of the entire genome to pass on to daughter cells during cell division.
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