DNA Replication Is Referred to as Semiconservative Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

DNA replication is referred to as semiconservative because:

• A) only some DNA sequences are duplicated during the cell cycle.
• B) certain amino acids can be synthesized by more than one codon.
• C) newly duplicated DNA molecules are composed of one parent and one daughter strand.
• D) it can only occur in the 5' to 3' direction.

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