Q. According to Watson and Crick, the copying mechanism of genetic material involves
A) formation of four new complementary strands from one parental strand.
B) formation of two new strands complementary to template strand.
C) formation of four new strands by the breakage of parental strand.
D) formation of a single template strand from the parental strand.
Explanation
DNA replication is a semiconservative process in which two new strands are formed, complementary to parental template strands.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.