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DNA Replication
10.3 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA replication | the process of making a copy of DNA |
| helicase | an enzyme that separates DNA strands |
| replication fork | a Y-shaped point that results when the two strands of a DNA double helix separate so that the DNA molecule can be replicated |
| DNA polymerase | an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of the DNA molecule |
| semi-conservative replication | in each new DNA double helix, one strand is from the original molecule, and one strand is new |
| mutation | a change in the nucleotide-base sequence of a gene or DNA molecule |