DNA Replication
DNA replication is a fundamental process occurring in all living organisms to copy their DNA. It is the basis of biological inheritance.
Key Steps in DNA Replication:
- Initiation: Starting point of replication with the unwinding of the double helix.
- Elongation: New strands of DNA are synthesized by DNA polymerase.
- Termination: Process concludes as the two new DNA molecules separate.
Fun Fact:
Frogs were pivotal in early biological discoveries because of their simple vertebrate structures and clear egg masses! 🐸