DNA replication is described as semi-conservative because _____. A. one leading strand and one lagging strand are produced in DNA replication B. all new DNA strands are synthesized continuously C. one new DNA strand is synthesized discontinuously D. DNA replication can never produce DNA molecules which consist of both original DNA stands E. one DNA strand is the template while the complementary strand is not

DNA replication is described as semi-conservative because _____. A. one leading strand and one lagging strand are produced in DNA replication B. all new DNA strands are synthesized continuously C. one new DNA strand is synthesized discontinuously D. DNA replication can never produce DNA molecules which consist of both original DNA stands E. one DNA strand is the template while the complementary strand is not

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Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Dna Structure And Function

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