Asked by Stephanie Viera on May 07, 2024
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Because a newly synthesized DNA molecule contains ____, the replication process is said to be semiconservative.
A) two new strands
B) one parental strand and one new strand
C) two parental strands
D) half purines and half pyrimidines
E) nucleotides
Semiconservative Replication
The process by which DNA duplicates itself, where each of the two resulting DNA molecules consists of one new and one original strand.
Newly Synthesized DNA
DNA strands that have been recently formed during the process of DNA replication.
Parental Strand
The original strand of DNA that serves as the template for the production of a complementary strand during DNA replication.
- Gain an appreciation for the mechanism of DNA replication and understand why semiconservative replication is significant.
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Cedar Wa'leMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
During DNA replication, each of the two new DNA molecules consists of one strand from the original molecule and one newly synthesized strand. This means that each daughter DNA contains one parental strand and one new strand, making the replication process semiconservative.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an appreciation for the mechanism of DNA replication and understand why semiconservative replication is significant.