DNA Replication (Schematic)

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High School — General

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00:00:50

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Description

This animation shows a schematic representation of the mechanism of DNA replication.

When scientists discovered the double-helical structure of DNA, they thought it suggested a mechanism for its replication. The double helix unwinds and each strand acts as a template for the construction of the new DNA molecule.

Key Terms

base, DNA structure, nucleic acid, nucleotide, strand

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