The Idea That Eukaryotic Chromosomes Replicate Semiconservatively Was Supported by Taylor

question 27

Multiple Choice

The idea that eukaryotic chromosomes replicate semiconservatively was supported by Taylor et al,in experiments using ³H-thymidine labeled DNA from ______:

• A) E. coli , and saw that the DNA was of intermediate density after one round of replication
• B) Vicia faba, and saw that only one of the chromatids of each pair was radioactive after a second round of c-metaphase.
• C) Vicia faba , and saw that only one of the chromatids of each pair was radioactive after a single round of c-metaphase.
• D) E. coli , and saw that the DNA was of light density after one round of replication
• E) None of these

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