AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -DNA replication is semiconservative, meaning that each strand in the DNA double helix acts as a template for the synthesis of a new, complementary strand. This process takes us from one starting molecule to two “daughter” molecules, with each newly formed double helix containing one new and one old strand.

Detailed explanation-2: -DNA replication is a process in which a new strand of DNA is synthesized from the old one. Here, the old strand of the DNA or the parental strand acts as a template strand. In this strand, the process of DNA replication occurs.

Detailed explanation-3: -During DNA replication, each of the two strands that make up the double helix serves as a template from which new strands are copied. The new strand will be complementary to the parental or “old” strand. Each new double strand consists of one parental strand and one new daughter strand.

Detailed explanation-4: -DNA replication is the process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules. Replication is an essential process because, whenever a cell divides, the two new daughter cells must contain the same genetic information, or DNA, as the parent cell.

Detailed explanation-5: -template definition. (1) A pattern serving as a mechanical guide. (2) In DNA replication each strand of the duplex acts as a template for the synthesis of a new double helix. (3) A molecular mold that shapes the structure or sequence of another molecule.