🎈 Fun Fact: DNA replication is kinda like how a photocopier works - it makes a new, identical copy from an original! Let's dive deep into the magical world of DNA replication.

• What's the deal?
  • During DNA replication, the double helix DNA unwinds and separates.
  • Both old strands act as guides or "templates" for creating the new ones.
  • Once done, you have 2 DNA molecules
    • Original strand + New strand = A DNA molecule.
    • This process is called semi-conservative replication.

🌍 Real-World Example: Imagine two dancers holding hands (two DNA strands). They spin and let go to bring new partners in. At the end of the da

• Location, location!
  • The actual "action spot" of DNA copying is called the replication fork.

🌍 Real-World Example: It's like the front of a zipper unzipping a jacket. As it moves, the two sides of the jacket separate, just like the DNA strands!

• Guided by the bases!
  • The sequence of bases on the original strand decides the sequence on the new strand.
  • Base Rules
    • Adenine (A) ❤️ Thymine (T) - Exclusive dance partners!
    • Cytosine (C) ❤️ Guanine (G) - They only have eyes for each other!
  • These matches are thanks to complementary base pairing.
  • It's a tight system. If a mismatch tries to sneak in, no stable hydrogen bonds are formed, and the intruder is kicked out!

🌍 Real-World Example: Think of it like puzzle pieces. Only the right pieces fit together perfectly. If you try to force a wrong match, the puzzle doesn't come together.