Genetic material replicated

Definition

Genetic material replication is when a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA so that each newly formed daughter cell will have a complete set of genetic instructions.

Related terms

DNA Replication:

The process by which DNA unwinds and separates into two strands, each serving as a template for new complementary strands.

Chromosomes:

Structures made up of tightly coiled DNA molecules that carry genes; they become visible during cellular division.

Sister chromatids: Two identical copies formed by chromosome duplication; they are held together at the centromere until separation during mitosis.