DNA replication Flashcards
1
Q
what is DNA replication
A
the process of copying a DNA molecule to produce two identical DNA molecules.
2
Q
why does DNA replication happen
A
ensures that each daughter cell gets a copy genome, and therefore, successful inheritence of genetic traits.
3
Q
what are the steps of DNA replication
A
- replication in fork formation
- primer binding
- elongation
- termination
