(Apex) Base pairs are broken apart.
base pairs are broken apart
The DNA replication fork is where the replication origin forms the Y shape. The replication fork moves down the DNA strand to the strand's end, resulting in every replication fork having a twin.
DNA replication happens during s-phase.
it doubles
Enzymes unwind DNA!
synthesis of DNA DNA Replication
Base pairs are broken apart.
mitosis is the very first step in DNA replication my dear friend
The first thing that happens is a replication structure binds to the DNA molecule. This is usually a signalling molecule or some type of protein. Next, this replication structure attracts DNA helicase enzymes which "unzip" the double stranded helix.
The first step of DNA replication is the unwinding of the double helix by helicase enzyme. This process separates the two strands of DNA and creates a replication fork where new DNA strands can be synthesized.
helicase enzymes
DNA Replication