Asked by Sonja Syreeta on Jul 26, 2024
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If DNA replication rejoined the two parental strands, it would be described as
A) dispersive.
B) gradient.
C) semiconservative.
D) parental.
E) conservative.
DNA Replication
The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA, making two copies that each new cell will receive one when the cell divides.
Parental Strands
Refers to the original strands of DNA or RNA from which new strands are synthesized during replication.
Conservative Replication
A hypothetical model of DNA replication where the original DNA molecule is fully preserved and a completely new copy is produced.
- Comprehend the mechanism behind the replication of DNA and the importance of its semiconservative nature.
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LJ
Lynette JonesJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Conservative replication would mean that the original DNA molecule is fully preserved (both strands) and a completely new molecule is synthesized, keeping the parental strands together and not mixing them with newly synthesized DNA.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mechanism behind the replication of DNA and the importance of its semiconservative nature.