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How does the cell replicate DNA?

Cells do not replicate "In DNA". Cells replicate their DNA during the process of cell division.


Why must two strands of parental DNA separate?

in order to replicate to create more DNA. this is required in order to make more cells


What ia a plasmid?

Plasmids are a part of DNA but it's separate from the chromosomes. It's able to replicate and they occur in bacteria.


In order to replicate where do DNA molecules separate?

DNA molecules separate or unwind at specific sites known as replication origins. These regions serve as starting points for the enzyme complex that unwinds the DNA strands, creating a replication fork. DNA replication occurs bidirectionally from each origin, with the two strands being replicated simultaneously.


What stage DNA replicate?

S Phase of Interphase


Small DNA loops are called?

Small DNA loops are called plasmids. Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that are separate from the chromosomal DNA of a cell. They are often found in bacteria and can replicate independently.


How does the DNA replicate?

sperm


Where does DNA replicate?

in the ribosome


What has its own DNA independent of nuclear DNA?

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.


What chemical force must be overcome in order to separate the two DNA strands during replication?

Hydrogen bonds between the complementary base pairs must be overcome to separate the two DNA strands during replication. Breaking these bonds allows the strands to unwind and separate, enabling DNA polymerases to replicate each strand.


Does DNA replicate itself?

Yes


Why are mitochondria able to reproduce themselves?

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.