Asked by Tiffany Davis on Jun 10, 2024
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DNA replication results in two new DNA molecules. Each of these new molecules
A) has two newly synthesized strands of nucleotides.
B) has one strand of nucleotides from the parent DNA and one newly synthesized strand of nucleotides.
C) has two strands of nucleotides from the parent.
D) has a single strand of nucleotides.
E) are incomplete copies of the original.
Nucleotides
Organic molecules that are the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA; consisting of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and one or more phosphate groups.
DNA Replication
The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA, ensuring each new cell receives an exact copy.
Parent DNA
The DNA molecule that serves as a template for the synthesis of new DNA strands during cell replication.
- Grasp the basics of DNA replication including the significance of semi-conservative replication.
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Zybrea KnightJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
DNA replication is semiconservative, meaning each new DNA molecule consists of one original (parental) strand and one newly synthesized strand.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the basics of DNA replication including the significance of semi-conservative replication.