Specific base pairing makes DNA replication possible. Because of how the bases pair up (A-T, G-C) the 2 strands come together like a molecule 'zipper'.
The 2 strands of DNA unwinds and is copied following the base pair rule. This creates newly synthesised DNA strands complimentary to the parental strands.
This produces 2 new double helix daughter strands, each containing one original and one new strand. This is called semi-conservative replication.
This may occur because each DNA strand is equally capable of using the other strand as a Template for duplicating it's Information. See semi-conservative replication.
the two sides are held together in the middle by hydrogen bonds
The base-pairing during transcription is the same as when DNA replicates, except that RNA has uracil instead of thymine.
Complementary base pairing is necessary because it ensures the fidelity of the DNA sequence during replication. Because only one base can pair with only one other, the two daughter strands of DNA made during replication will be the exact same as the original parent strand. If this were not the case DNA replication would result in random DNA sequences.
Complementary
yes
The rule A-T; C-G is a complementary base pair, and is semi-conservative replication. The Hydrogen bonds will always pair in these exact pairs.
i think it because the DNA replicates
Why is complementary base pairing crucial for life?
The base-pairing during transcription is the same as when DNA replicates, except that RNA has uracil instead of thymine.
Complementary base pairing
Base pairing rules and complementary base rules are related because of DNA. If one can find the base pairing on a strand of DNA, usually the complementary base is easily found.
DNA replication
Complementary base pairing is necessary because it ensures the fidelity of the DNA sequence during replication. Because only one base can pair with only one other, the two daughter strands of DNA made during replication will be the exact same as the original parent strand. If this were not the case DNA replication would result in random DNA sequences.
Complementary
yes
i am not sure
They would be described as being complementary - as in complementary base pairing.
The process of replication. The pairing of bases allows the cells to replicate, or make copies of DNA. Each base always bonds with only one other base. Pairs of bases are complementary to each other, and both sides of a DNA molecule are complementary.DNA replication.