THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
DNA REPLICATION
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by encoding information that causes cells to grow and develop in certain ways
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by making an exact copy of a DNA molecule for the next generation
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by making an RNA copy of a DNA molecule
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by combining fragments of DNA into new combinations
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cells must replicate their DNA before they can divide. This ensures that each daughter cell gets a copy of the genome, and therefore, successful inheritance of genetic traits. DNA replication is an essential process and the basic mechanism is conserved in all organisms.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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. Each strand then serves as a template for a new complementary strand to be created. Complementary bases attach to one another (A-T and C-G).