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DNA replication of one helix of DNA results in two identical helices. If the original DNA helix is called
the "parental" DNA, the two resulting helices can be called "daughter" helices. Each of these two daughter helices is a nearly exact copy of the parental helix (it is not 100% the same due to mutations).
DNA creates "daughters" by using the parental strands of DNA as a template or guide. Each newly synthesized strand of DNA (daughter strand) is made by the addition of a nucleotide that is complementary to the parent strand of DNA. In this way, DNA replication is semi-conservative, meaning that one parent strand is always passed on to the daughter helix of DNA.
Bennett Bode
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∙ 13y agoDNA replication is semiconservative due to the fact that the new DNA that is produced is composed of new nucleic acids as well as the old template.
ie
ATCGATCGATCG
TAGCTAGCTAGC
becomes (splits):
ATCGATCGATCG
TAGCTAGCTAGC
and then, finally:
ATCGATCGATCG
tagctagctagc
TAGCTAGCTAGC
atcgatcgatcg
The lowercase represent new nucleic acids while the uppercase represents the old template. Each new strand conserves a piece of the old DNA template, but no strand has BOTH halves of the template.
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∙ 13y agoBecause one old strand is conserved, and one complementary new strand is made :D
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∙ 11y agoDNA replication is Semi conservative in nature because synthesis of a DNA is always complementary to the template strand from the original DNA.
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Which are characteristics of DNA replication?
DNA replication is : semiconservative, bidirectional, begins at unique sites (origins)
What does it mean that DNA is a semiconservative process?
It means that the original strands are conserved.
What are the areas on DNA where replication occurs called?
DNA replication begins in areas of DNA molecules are called origins of replication.
What is least Related to the others on this list okazaki fragments replication fork telomerase DNA polymerase semiconservative model?
Telomerase
Why is DNA replication considered semiconservative?
It is known as SEMI-CONSERVATIVE REPLICATION because the DNA produces two copies of DNA that each contain the original strand and one entirely new strand. You can definitely compare this to complementary base pairing. Hope this helps :) ~T.K
The best objective to describe DNA replication is?
When a cell copies its DNA into the daughter cells with swag.
Where in the cell does semiconservative DNA replication occur?
it occurs in the nucleus
What period in which semiconservative DNA replication occurs?
S Phase
What is the survival value of semiconservative replication of DNA?
21 days
Which are characteristics of DNA replication?
DNA replication is : semiconservative, bidirectional, begins at unique sites (origins)
Semiconservative replication involes a template what is the template?
one strand of the DNA molecule
How do the new copies of DNA compare to the original DNA?
DNA replicates using the process called semiconservative replication. An original DNA molecule is complementary to the replicated molecule, which means that they are identical copies of each other.
What is the term which describes the fact that half of the old DNA molecule is kept in new molecule?
Semiconservative replication
What does it mean that DNA is a semiconservative process?
It means that the original strands are conserved.
Why is DNA replication considered semiconservative?
It is known as SEMI-CONSERVATIVE REPLICATION because the DNA produces two copies of DNA that each contain the original strand and one entirely new strand. You can definitely compare this to complementary base pairing. Hope this helps :) ~T.K
What is least Related to the others on this list okazaki fragments replication fork telomerase DNA polymerase semiconservative model?
Telomerase
What is conservative replication in science?
Conservative replication and semiconservative replication are the ways DNA reproduces itself. The difference being whether the newly formed strands pair with each other or with an old one.
