First the DNA splits down the middle. But, it does not replicate itself on its own, once broken apart the RNA comes into play and latches onto one DNA strand. Because the chemicals (TCAG) on DNA can only pair with their respective other chemical (T's pair with A's and G's pair with C's), when the RNA detaches the cell produces these chemicals to pair up with the RNA, thus having an exact copy of the original DNA.
Cells do not replicate "In DNA". Cells replicate their DNA during the process of cell division.
S Phase of Interphase
sperm
in the ribosome
The pairing of bases allows the cells to replicate.
Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, have the unique ability among types of organic molecules to replicate. This process allows genetic information to be passed on from one generation to the next and ensures the continuity of life.
Mitochondria have their own DNA independent of nuclear DNA. Mitochondrial DNA is circular and contains genes that are essential for the mitochondria to function in energy production. This separate DNA allows mitochondria to replicate and produce energy within the cell.
Yes
The DNA only needs to replicate if the cell is going to divide. In a dividing cell the DNA must replicate in order to provide a complete copy of the genome to each new cell.
Mitochondria have their own DNA and the machinery to replicate it. This allows them to reproduce independently of the cell's nuclear DNA. This ability likely originated from their evolution as separate organisms that were later engulfed by eukaryotic cells.
DO NOT replicate it
cells must copy their DNA to replicate