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Replication

When the DNA molecule has been unzipped by the enzyme, the two sides are exposed.

A second enzyme then follows along each of the opened sides and fits new nucleotides to the exposed bases.

As seen above at left, a T has been fitted against the A, and a G is being fitted to the C.

As seen above at right, the enzyme fits an A to the T and is fitting a C to the G.

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