Explain the process of DNA replication with a focus on the enzymes required and their job in the replication process. Example: The first step in DNA replication is ____ (describe) _____, it is performed by ____ (enzyme) ____ which ____ (explain what the enzyme does specifically) ____....etc.
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This is performed by the enzyme helicase, which breaks the hydrogen bonds between the base pairs of the two DNA strands, effectively separating them into two single strands that serve as templates for replication. Show more…
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