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ZoologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceReplicationEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Which statement explains why DNA replication is described as semi-conservative?

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Answer:
D
Solution:

The two strands would separate and act as a template for the synthesis of new complementary strands. After the completion of replication, each DNA molecule would have one parental and one newly synthesised strand.

The Meselson-Stahl experiment confirmed that DNA replicated semi-conservatively.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Molecular Basis of InheritanceSubtopic:Replication
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