Question

What's DNA replication, and why is it an important part of cell division? Explain what semiconservative DNA replication is and how it is different from conservative and dispersive models of DNA replication. Name the five major enzymes involved in DNA replication and briefly explain their roles in the process. Discuss the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell division and DNA replication.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1.In molecular biology, DNA replication is the biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule. DNA replication occurs in all living organisms acting as the most essential part for biological inheritance

2.Replication is an essential process because, whenever a cell divides, the two new daughter cells must contain the same genetic information, or DNA, as the parent cell. ... Once the DNA in a cell is replicated, the cell can divide into two cells, each of which has an identical copy of the original DNA.

3.In prokaryotic cells, there is only one point of origin, replication occurs in two opposing directions at the same time, and takes place in the cell cytoplasm. Eukaryotic cells on the other hand, have multiple points of origin, and use unidirectional replication within the nucleus of the cell.