DNA REPLICATION

Question 1

DNA replication

Answer 1

DNA replication is the process of making the exact copy of a DNA molecule

Question 2

Why is the process of DNA replication necessary

Answer 2

To ensure that the daughter cells identical to the mother cells

Question 3

Which protein controls DNA replication

Answer 3

Enzymes

Question 4

Briefly explain the process of DNA replication in 4 steps

Answer 4

1. DNA strand unwinds and zips meaning that the hydrogen bonds between the nitrogenous bases break
2. Two single strands are now templates to form new strands
3. Free nucleotides from the nucleotide pool position themselves and complimentary positions alongside the templates [A-T & C-G] hydrogen Bonded
4. First basin she has joined and two new strands are formed in the process of DNA replication is complete.