AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The separation of the two single strands of DNA creates a ‘Y’ shape called a replication ‘fork’. The two separated strands will act as templates for making the new strands of DNA. One of the strands is oriented in the 3’ to 5’ direction (towards the replication fork), this is the leading strand?.

Detailed explanation-2: -During replication, these strands are separated. Each strand of the original DNA molecule then serves as a template for the production of its counterpart, a process referred to as semiconservative replication.

Detailed explanation-3: -The replication fork is the region of DNA where the replication process is currently taking place. Its structure is similar to that of a fork. At the replication fork, there is a multiprotein complex that performs replication.

Detailed explanation-4: -DNA replication is the semi-conservative synthesis of the cellular double-stranded DNA (parental molecule) to produce two double-stranded daughter molecules. Each one of the daughter molecules contains one parental strand, and one newly synthesized strand (Fig.