Overview
DNA replication is a vital biological process that ensures genetic continuity during cell division. It involves the unwinding of the double helix, followed by the synthesis of new strands using existing strands as templates. Key enzymes like DNA polymerase and helicase play crucial roles in this pro...
Key Terms
Example: DNA is found in the nucleus of cells.
Example: A nucleotide can be adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine.
Example: Helicase separates the two strands of DNA.
Example: DNA polymerase is essential for DNA replication.
Example: Okazaki fragments are joined by DNA ligase.
Example: The replication fork is where new DNA strands are formed.
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Transcription
The process of converting DNA into RNA, which is essential for protein synthesis.
intermediateTranslation
The process of synthesizing proteins from RNA, following the genetic code.
intermediateMutations
Changes in the DNA sequence that can affect genetic information and lead to variations.
advancedKey Concepts
semiconservative replicationDNA polymeraseleading and lagging strandsreplication fork