In DNA Replication,each Newly Made Strand Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

In DNA replication,each newly made strand is

• A) identical in DNA sequence to the strand from which it was copied.
• B) an incomplete copy of one of the parental strands.
• C) oriented in the same 3'-to-5'direction as the strand from which it was copied.
• D) complementary in sequence to the strand from which it was copied.
• E) a hybrid molecule consisting of both ribo- and deoxyribonucleotides.

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Definitions:

Apomixis

A form of asexual reproduction that occurs via seed formation without fertilization in certain plant species.

Polyploid

An organism or cell having more than two complete sets of chromosomes, usually as a result of an error in cell division.

Asexual Reproduction

A mode of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes, leading to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

Gene Combinations

Variations and interactions of alleles that contribute to genetic diversity and traits in organisms.