DNA - Structure, Function, and Replication

With the information gained from the work of many others, Watson and Crick were the first to accurately describe the structure of DNA. The structure of DNA keeps the molecule stable and allows for an efficient method of duplication so that each cell has an exact copy of DNA. In this topic, you will learn about the structures that compose DNA, and how the molecule is duplicated.

Essential Questions

• What is the structure of DNA?
• How is DNA copied in the cell?
• What is the role of enzymes in DNA replication?
• Is DNA replication the same in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?