DNA Replication Poem and Video

Note: Video Will be up Shortly!

In order for cells to reproduce

The DNA first has to be produced

By existing ones that are completely loose

5 simple steps will get the job done

So let’s get to the point and start with step one

 

 

Helicases come in and separate two strands

Who were once in love and did more than hold hands

Strand 1 and strand 2 are now all alone

As proteins attach to keep them in zone

This concludes step 1 and step 2

while step 3 will surely be amazing to you

The leading strand finds its perfect catch

cus DNA polymerase is clearly its match

It constantly moves from 5’ to 3’

A to T and G to C

Step 3 is now officially completed

Oh wait, no, should I say deleted?

no, no, no its continuous, so therefore its neither

As it makes DNA without having a seizure

So forget all this confusion

And make a hasty conclusion

that step 3 is never-ending

and step 4 is always trending

And while step 3 was quite a blast,

We’ll move to step 4

Finally, At Last!

Continuing to step 4 to follow the plan

Cus I bet y’all forgot bout the lagging strand

Okazaki fragments are suddenly appearing

through RNA primers and Polymerase mixing

So DNA is synthesized bit by bit

As step 5 comes in to combine all of it

The time has arrived

for step number 5

to begin its mission

to end the vision

The fragments are finally joined together as one

by DNA ligase, the best enzyme to some

And with that, the cycle begins again

As this poem sadly comes to an end

And yes I agree, it is hard to comprehend

but so is life my dear old friend

So enjoy your life and have lots of fun

With the creation of DNA of more than a ton.