There were three basic models for DNA replication that had been proposed by the scientific community after the discovery of DNA's structure. These models are illustrated in the diagram below:

New DNA is made by enzymes called DNA polymerases, which require a template and a primer (starter) and synthesize DNA in the 5' to 3' direction. During DNA replication, one new strand (the leading …

DNA replication occurs through the help of several enzymes. These enzymes "unzip" DNA molecules by breaking the hydrogen bonds that hold the two strands together.

Here, we focus on the Meselson-Stahl experiment, which proved DNA replication is semi-conservative. In this process, each new DNA pair consists of one old strand and one new strand, ensuring …

During DNA replication, the two strands of the DNA double helix are unwound and separated by enzymes. Each strand then serves as a template, or guide, for synthesizing a new, complementary …

New DNA is made by enzymes called DNA polymerases, which require a template and a primer (starter) and synthesize DNA in the 5' to 3' direction. During DNA replication, one new strand (the leading …

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There were three basic models for DNA replication that had been proposed by the scientific community after the discovery of DNA's structure. These models are illustrated in the diagram below:

In Watson and Crick's model, the two strands of the DNA double helix are held together by hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases on opposite strands. Each pair of bases lies flat, forming a "rung" …

DNA helps make us who we are, but how exactly does it work? In this unit, we'll examine the nitty gritty of replication, transcription, and translation, and learn how seemingly small mutations can have a big …