Question

Match the model of DNA replication with its description.

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Conservative model of
replication
Dispersive model of
replication
Semi-conservative model of
replication
1.
2.
3.
The two original strands of DNA-
referred to as the parent strands-
pair with each other again after
being used as a template to form an
entirely new double-helix DNA
molecule.
The parental DNA separates into
two strands, in which each serves
as a template to create a
complementary strand.
Fragments of parental and newly
synthesized DNA are present in
both copies of the DNA.

Answer 1

1. The semi-conservative model of replication: The parental DNA separates into two strands, in which each serves as a template to create a complementary strand.
2. The conservative model of replication: The two original strands of DNA, referred to as the parent strands, pair with each other again after being used as a template to form an entirely new double-helix DNA molecule.
3. The dispersive model of replication: Fragments of parental and newly synthesized DNA are present in both copies of the DNA.