1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
LuckyWell [14K]
3 years ago
6

What happens during the first step in DNA replication?

Biology
2 answers:
Nina [5.8K]3 years ago
7 0

The first step in DNA replication is the separation of the two DNA strands that make up the helix that is to be copied.

WITCHER [35]3 years ago
3 0

It starts when a protein starts the unwinding of the DNA helix. Next comes the separation of the DNA strands right before the transfer of genetic data to the newly assembled DNA strands starts. A protein known as helicase is what breaks down the hydrogen bonds between strands of DNA during replication.

You might be interested in
Explain how and why you would conduct a study to determine if this bone can be used to determine sex
Hatshy [7]

Answer:

The pelvis is the best sex-related skeletal indicator, because of distinct features adapted for childbearing. The skull also has features that can indicate sex, though slightly less reliably. Males have a square jawline and the line between the outer edge of the jaw and the ear is vertical. Conversely, in females the jaw is much more pointed and the edge of the jaw slopes gently towards the ear.

Explanation:

3 0
2 years ago
In the suburbs, per capita consumption of fossil fuel is very high. What is most likely effect of this?
mrs_skeptik [129]

Answer: gas in the air, pollution

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Earthquakes and faults form at __________ boundaries.
Len [333]

Answer:

transform

Explanation:

Most earthquakes occur at the boundaries where the plates meet. In fact, the locations of earthquakes and the kinds of ruptures they produce help scientists define the plate boundaries. There are three types of plate boundaries: spreading zones, transform faults, and subduction zones.

4 0
3 years ago
Suppose that you set up a potometer with a bean seedling that is badly wilted. its leaves are wrinkled and drooping. over the co
anyanavicka [17]
No. The recorded drop in water in the pipet of the potometer would have been used not only for plant transpiration, but also to return the plant cells to a turgid state. Turgid means to expand<span> due to high fluid content. Plants are required to maintain turgid cells to maintain an upright position as loss of turgidity results in plant wilting.</span>
8 0
3 years ago
What is the functional role of telomeres? select the two correct statements. select the two correct statements. telomeres provid
gizmo_the_mogwai [7]
<span>Teleromes provide a protective cap on the ends of linear chromosomes and are atypical to most prokaryotes, which are circular chromosomes. Teleromes also function as the gatekeepers to prevent topoisomerase enzymes from sliding out of the dna double-helix.</span>
8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • How has this understanding affected the field of medicine?
    13·1 answer
  • Which life process is necessary for the survival of a species but not necessary for the survival of the individual organism?
    7·1 answer
  • Bioflix activity: cellular respiration and photosynthesis -- energy flow can you identify how energy flows through an ecosystem?
    6·1 answer
  • Which is regulated as a result of dam building? A. fish mortality B. flooding C. shoreline erosion D. plant and animal life
    5·2 answers
  • The process of photosynthesis converts which type of energy to chemical energy
    6·2 answers
  • PLZ HELP, WILL MARK BRAINLIEST
    13·2 answers
  • How are new cells similar to parent cells?
    12·1 answer
  • On average how much energy is passed from one trophic level to the next
    7·1 answer
  • Please help meeeeeeeee
    14·1 answer
  • Hybridomas, which produce monoclonal antibodies, are made by fusing cells of the immune system with.
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!