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DNA replication is the process of creating two identical copies of a DNA molecule, essential for cell division and growth. It involves key steps such as initiation, primer formation, and elongation, where enzymes like helicases and DNA polymerase play crucial roles. The process is semi-conservative, resulting in each new DNA molecule containing one original and one newly synthesized strand.

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DNA replication is the process of creating two identical copies of a DNA molecule, essential for cell division and growth. It involves key steps such as initiation, primer formation, and elongation, where enzymes like helicases and DNA polymerase play crucial roles. The process is semi-conservative, resulting in each new DNA molecule containing one original and one newly synthesized strand.

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DNA Replication
Overview
● DNA replication is the process of creating two identical copies of a DNA molecule from one original
molecule.
● It is a semi-conservative process, meaning each new DNA molecule contains one original strand and
one newly synthesized strand.
● DNA replication is essential for cell division and growth, as it ensures that each new cell receives a
complete set of genetic information.

Key Steps in DNA Replication


1. Initiation:
○ The DNA double helix unwinds and separates at specific locations called origin of replication.
○ Enzymes called helicases unwind the DNA, creating a replication fork with two replication
bubbles.
○ Single-strand binding proteins stabilize the separated DNA strands.
2. Primer Formation:
○ DNA primase enzyme synthesizes short RNA primers to provide a free 3' hydroxyl group for
DNA synthesis.
○ The primers act as starting points for DNA polymerase to begin synthesizing new DNA
strands.
3. Elongation:
○ DNA polymerase III is the main enzyme responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands.
○ It adds complementary DNA nucleotides to the 3' end of the growing strand, using the original
strand as a template.
○ One strand (leading strand) is synthesized continuously, while the other strand (lagging
strand) is

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