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While helicase and the initiator protein (not shown) separate the two polynucleotide chains, primase (red) assembles a primer. This primer permits the next step in the replication process.
While helicase and the initiator protein (not shown) separate the two polynucleotide chains, primase (red) assembles a primer. This primer permits the next step in the replication process.

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Each strand of DNA can act as a template for the creation of exact copies of itself, resulting in the persistence of genetic information across millions of generations. Learn how this process of replication works.

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