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Theme B - Form & Function
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Unlocking DNA Replication: Ensuring Life's Continuity Through Generations

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DNA Replication - What's the Buzz? 🧬

Imagine taking a selfie 📸 and then getting identical copies. In the world of our cells, that’s what DNA does! DNA replication is like a magical photocopier, producing exact copies of DNA with the same sequence of bases.

DNA - Built for the Spotlight ✨

  • Replica = Exact copy. So, DNA replication is about making a twin of your DNA strand.👯‍♀️

  • DNA’s structure is like a perfectly crafted LEGO set. It's designed to be built and rebuilt, again and again, without any limit! Imagine building the same LEGO castle 🏰 billions of times over billions of years without losing a single piece.

  • DNA has been doing its replication thing since life began, billions of years ago. That’s why you, your great-great-grandparents, and even the ancient dinosaurs 🦖 have a continuity in life. It's like passing down a family recipe through generations.

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Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Unlocking DNA Replication: Ensuring Life's Continuity Through Generations

Word Count Emoji
453 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 15th Oct 2024

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DNA Replication - What's the Buzz? 🧬

Imagine taking a selfie 📸 and then getting identical copies. In the world of our cells, that’s what DNA does! DNA replication is like a magical photocopier, producing exact copies of DNA with the same sequence of bases.

DNA - Built for the Spotlight ✨

  • Replica = Exact copy. So, DNA replication is about making a twin of your DNA strand.👯‍♀️

  • DNA’s structure is like a perfectly crafted LEGO set. It's designed to be built and rebuilt, again and again, without any limit! Imagine building the same LEGO castle 🏰 billions of times over billions of years without losing a single piece.

  • DNA has been doing its replication thing since life began, billions of years ago. That’s why you, your great-great-grandparents, and even the ancient dinosaurs 🦖 have a continuity in life. It's like passing down a family recipe through generations.

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