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A Unique Creation: Self-Replication of DNA
As we know, cells multiply by dividing. While the human body is
initially composed of a single cell, this cell divides and reproduces itself
many times over in a ratio of 2-4-8-16-32...
What happens to DNA at the end of this dividing process? There is
only one DNA chain in the cell. However, it is evident that the newly
formed cell will also require a DNA. In order to fill this gap, DNA
completes an interesting series of operations, every phase of which is a
different miracle. Finally, soon before the cell divides, it makes a copy of
itself and transfers this to the new cell.
Observations of cell division show that the cell has to reach a specific
size before dividing. The moment it exceeds this particular size, the
division process automatically starts. While the shape of
the cell begins to get smoother so as to accommodate
the division process, DNA starts to replicate itself as
mentioned earlier.
This means that the cell "decides" to divide as a
whole and the different parts of the cell start to act in
accordance with this decision. It is evident that the
cell is devoid of the consciousness to accomplish such
a collective action. The division process starts with a
secret order and the entire cell, including DNA, acts on
this order.
First, DNA divides into two to replicate itself.
This event takes place in a very interesting
manner. The DNA molecule which resembles a
spiral ladder divides into two like a zip from
the middle of the rungs of the ladder. From now
on, DNA divides into two portions. The missing
halves (replicates) of both of the two portions are
completed with the materials present in the
milieu. In this way, two new DNA molecules

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