Identical twins!
clones
Cloning.
DNA replicates using the process called semiconservative replication. An original DNA molecule is complementary to the replicated molecule, which means that they are identical copies of each other.
DNA replication occurs because there need to be two identical copies of DNA before the nucleus of the cell divides, so that each new nucleus has a complete and identical copy of DNA.
Four copies of a DNA molecule result from two replications of a single DNA molecule. This is because each replication results in two identical daughter molecules.
Unless mutation occur the two copies of DNA that are made after replication are identical to its original form. Thus continuous replication of DNA in the chromosomes does not alter its nature.
Mitosis
Sister chromatids - two copies of the same DNA joined at the centromere.
Yes, after mitosis is complete, the two new cells formed will each contain identical copies of DNA. This is because during the S phase of the cell cycle, the DNA is replicated so that when the cell divides, each daughter cell receives a complete and identical set of genetic material.
Assuming that no errors occurred during DNA replication, both copies of the new DNA molecules should be identical.
During DNA replication, a double-stranded DNA molecule is unwound and each strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. This results in two identical DNA molecules, each containing one original strand and one newly synthesized strand. So, the result of DNA replication is two identical copies of the original DNA molecule, not four copies of the same gene.
Replication! 1) DNA splits 2) DNA copies 3) left with 2 copies of DNA! :)