genetic replication
Hereditary information copying
Genetic replication is the process by which DNA copies itself, producing identical genetic material during cell division.
Each strand of the double helix serves as a template for a new complementary strand, ensuring genetic information passes accurately from one generation of cells to the next.
Errors in replication can introduce mutations.
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- polymeraseNucleic acid synthesis enzyme
- double helixTwo intertwined spirals
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- mitosisNuclear division producing identical cells
cell division · cell cycle · nucleotides · base pairs · copying · strand · template · enzyme · mutation · fidelity · origin · fork · primer · synthesis · daughter cells · cloning · reproduce · duplicating