Exact copies of DNA are crucial during replication because they ensure genetic information is faithfully passed on to daughter cells, maintaining the integrity of an organism's genetic code. Accurate DNA replication is essential for normal cell division, growth, and development, as errors in replication can lead to mutations and potentially harmful consequences like genetic disorders or cancer.
A cell's DNA is copied during replication.
It is more important to check for errors during DNA replication because errors in DNA can be passed on to future generations, leading to genetic mutations and potential diseases. In contrast, errors during protein synthesis can be corrected by the cell's quality control mechanisms to prevent the production of faulty proteins.
Normal chromosome replication results in two identical copies of the original chromosome, each with one chromatid. This process ensures that each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes during cell division.
An original chromosome is called a homologous chromosome, and its copy is called a sister chromatid. Homologous chromosomes have the same genes in the same order but may have different alleles, while sister chromatids are identical copies produced during DNA replication.
Bacterial chromosomes
A strand of replicated DNA formed during prophase is called a sister chromatid. Sister chromatids are identical copies of each other produced during DNA replication and are held together by a structure called the centromere.
DNA Polymerase
an error in DNA replication would affect many generations of cells
Semi conservative replication prevents mutations during DNA replication because it produces 2 copies that each contained 1 of the original strands and 1 entirely new strand.
The difference between between replication and replication is that replication is the series of copies, and repetition is the series of repeats.
DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle. This is when the DNA in the cell is duplicated to produce two identical copies.