This document discusses DNA replication and the central dogma. It covers the basic requirements for DNA replication including substrates, templates, enzymes, and primers. The stages of replication - initiation, elongation, and termination - are described. Key aspects of the replication process are explained, such as semi-conservative mechanism, unwinding of DNA, formation of replication forks, and bidirectional replication. Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication are highlighted. Finally, various inhibitors of DNA replication are listed.