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Replication

Synthesis of a daughter duplex DNA molecule identical to the parental duplex.

Semiconservative duplication of DNA performed by DNA polymerases at replication forks, with leading and lagging strand synthesis preceding cell division.

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Semiconservative duplication of DNA performed by DNA polymerases at replication forks, with leading and lagging strand synthesis preceding cell division.

Related terms

Complementary base pairing