DNA Replication?

Question

Describe the process of DNA replication. (please no long answers just the basis)

Answer 1

You want it simple? Here it is:

DNA molecule splits along the middle creating two complementary strands.
Each new strand act as a template and creates its own complementary strand.

TADA! You have two identical strands of DNA.

Answer 2

DNA replication is the process of copying a double-stranded DNA strand. Since DNA strands are antiparallel and complementary, each strand can serve as a template for the reproduction of the opposite strand. The template strand is preserved as a whole piece and the new strand is assembled from nucleotide triphosphates. Ideally, the two resulting strands are identical, although in reality there are always errors, though proofreading and error-checking mechanisms exist to ensure a very high level of fidelity

Answer 3

the cell uses enzymes to unzip the DNA. DNA polymerase binds to that site, replication extends in a 5'-3' direction. RNA primers anneal on the lagging strand and DNA polymerase replicated okizaki fragments. The RNA primers are removed and the gaps are ligated together. The end. There are a lot more steps and names than that but this is the short answer with some of the important details.

Answer 4

DNA replication is a semi-conservative process. That's the most important thing to remember. Meaning when it's copied each new strand formed has one old strand and one completely new strand.

Hope this helps!