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DNA replication
Making an exact copy of DNA
When does DNA replication occur
Occurs late in interphase of cell cycle
What is the significance of DNA replication
Ensures new cells formed during mitosis will be genetically identical to the parent cell
Step one
An enzyme breaks down the hydrogen bonds between the base pairs to open the double helix
Step two
DNA nucleotides move to the nucleus from the cytoplasm and attach to exposed bases on each DNA parent strand by complementary base pairing
Step three
Two helices are formed from the original DNA molecule
What does this process require
Energy from ATP, anabolic enzyme DNA polymerase ( catalyst ) to assemble DNA nucleotides