Asked by Janae Omusi on May 03, 2024
Verified
During semiconservative replication, if the parental strand has adenine, which of the following bases will be placed on the new strand?
A) adenine
B) thymine
C) cytosine
D) guanine
E) uracil
Semiconservative Replication
The process by which DNA duplicates itself, where each new DNA molecule consists of one old strand and one newly synthesized strand.
Parental Strand
The original strand of DNA that serves as a template for the production of its counterpart in DNA replication, ensuring genetic information is accurately passed on.
Adenine
One of the four nucleotide bases found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with thymine in DNA or uracil in RNA.
- Gain insight into the essential function that complementary base pairing serves in both the structural composition and operational efficacy of DNA.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In DNA, adenine always pairs with thymine via two hydrogen bonds. Therefore, if the parental strand has adenine, the new strand will have thymine in its corresponding position according to the rules of base pairing during replication.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the essential function that complementary base pairing serves in both the structural composition and operational efficacy of DNA.