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Why is DNA replication necessary

Briefly summarize the process of DNA replication:
Identify the complementary bases for the following DNA sequence:
GTAGCCATCGTT
Original DNA strand
New complementary DNA strand
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DNA replication is necessary for cell division and the transmission of genetic information. During DNA replication, the double-stranded DNA unwinds and separates into two strands. Each strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. The process involves the pairing of nucleotides, where adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T) and guanine (G) pairs with cytosine (C).

For the DNA sequence GTAGCCATCGTT, the complementary bases would be CATCGGTAGCAA.

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