Q. Consider the following statements (A) During DNA replication, only strand acts as template strand. (B) Semiconservative mode of DNA replication was first shown is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Select the correct option
A) A is true, B is false
B) Both A and B are false
C) A is false, B is true
D) Both A and B are false
Explanation
The semiconservative mode of DNA replication was first shown in E. coli bacteria. In such process, both the parental strands act as template strand for the synthesis of new strands complementary to them.
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