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Theoretically because the same nitrogen bases match either side of the helix, and since there is only one base to match each base, each of the replicated helices should come out identically.

However, in practice this doesn't perform perfectly. Every replication has its share of mutations and where they occur is completely random. While the cell takes every precaution to prevent as much mutations as possible, some do go unnoticed. In reality, the two helices are closer to being 99.9999% identical. Some have put the accuracy of DNA replication to 1 mistake per billion nucleotides added.

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