Question

What Is the purpose of Replication Fork?

Answer 1

Replication fork

1. The replication fork is the region of DNA where the replication process is currently taking place.
2. Its structure is similar to that of a fork.
3. At the replication fork, there is a multiprotein complex that performs replication.
4. Helicase unwinds DNA strands in front of the fork, resulting in two single DNA strands that resemble the prongs of a fork.
5. Using single-stranded DNA templates, DNA polymerase creates new leading and lagging strands.
6. As DNA replication continues, the replication fork shifts.