Semi-conservative replication: In semi-conservative replication, each strand of the DNA double helix acts as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. This results in the formation of two DNA molecules, each consisting of one original (parental) strand and one newly synthesized (daughter) strand.
Bidirectional replication: Bidirectional replication refers to the process of DNA replication occurring in both directions on a DNA molecule simultaneously. It starts at a specific point on the DNA strand (origin of replication) and proceeds in opposite directions, creating two replication forks moving away from each other.
Semi-continuous replication: Semi-continuous replication describes a process where one strand of the DNA molecule is synthesized continuously, while the other is synthesized discontinuously in short fragments. The continuously synthesized strand is called the leading strand and it is synthesized in the same direction as the replication fork. The discontinuously synthesized strand is called the lagging strand and it is synthesized in the opposite direction of the replication fork, resulting in the formation of Okazaki fragments.
Conservative replication: Conservative replication is a theoretical model of DNA replication, which suggests that during replication, one entirely new double helix is synthesized while the other double helix retains the original (parental) DNA. This means that one daughter molecule is completely newly synthesized, while the other is entirely composed of the original DNA. However, conservative replication is not a widely accepted mechanism as it has not been observed in living cells.
what is the difference between Semi-conservative replication, Bidirectional replication, Semi-continuous replication and conservative replication
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