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Which step happens first in DNA replication A.Protein is formed from the DNA. B.The DNA is checked for errors. C.The replication fork forms. D.Base pairs are broken apart.?

The first step in DNA replication is D. Base pairs are broken apart. This occurs when the double helix unwinds and the hydrogen bonds between the complementary base pairs are broken, allowing the strands to separate. This separation creates a replication fork, setting the stage for the synthesis of new DNA strands.


Which step happens first in DNA replications?

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.


When DNA replication occurs what is the first thing that occurs?

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.


What does DNA replication make?

DNA replication produces a copy of the DNA. At the same time the cell in which the DNA is to be found splits into two with a copy of the DNA in each. DNA replication is caused by cell replication during the process of mitosis.


What is the helicase enzyme?

Helicase is an enzyme that plays a critical role in DNA replication by unwinding the double-stranded DNA helix into two separate strands. This process is necessary for DNA polymerase to access the DNA template and synthesize new strands during replication.