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Title: DNA Replication


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DNA Replication
  • It has not escaped our notice that the specific
    pairing we have postulated immediately suggests a
    possible copying mechanism for the genetic
    material
  • Watson and Crick

2
Why do cells need DNA?
  • DNA contains the information cells need to
    function and live.

3
Why do cells need to replicate (copy) their DNA?
  • To make new cells

4
How do cells replicate their DNA?
  1. The DNA double helix is

unwound by an enzyme.
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  1. Another enzyme moves down the 2 original DNA
    strands and

adds complementary nucleotides.
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  1. Two separate DNA molecules are formed, each with

one new strand and one old strand.
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Replication Mistakes
  • 6 billion base pairs per cell.
  • All are replicated in a few hours.
  • Mistake happens one per billion nucleotides.

8
Mistakes Mutations
  • Mutations are changes in the base sequence of the
    DNA molecules.
  • This can have serious affects on genes and the
    functions of cells.
  • Cancer is caused by mutations in DNA.

9
Mutagens
  • Physical of chemical factor that increases the
    frequency of mutations.
  • Examples UV rays, X-rays, smoking

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3 Types of Mutations
  • Insertion
  • Deletion
  • Substitution
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