To start DNA replication,the bonds holding the strands together are broken,and the molecule begins to unwind.Which of the following statements best summarizes what happens next?

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During DNA replication, each old strand acts as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. This results in two identical copies of the original DNA molecule. The process begins with the unraveling of the double helix and the separation of the two strands. Enzymes then use the single-stranded templates to synthesize new complementary strands, using the base-pairing rules (A with T and C with G) to ensure the correct sequence. The end result is two double-stranded DNA molecules, each with one old and one new strand.

To Start DNA Replication,the Bonds Holding the Strands Together Are