Replication theories

Question 1

Which is the correct replication theory?

Answer 1

Semi-conservative replication.

Question 2

Describe semi-conservative replication.

Answer 2

The two original parent strands separate and duplicate to each produce a complimentary daughter strand, meaning the new double helix consists of one parent strand and one daughter strand.

Question 3

Describe conservative replication.

Answer 3

The two original parent strands of the DNA double helix produce a secondary double helix, made up of two new daughter strands.

Question 4

Describe dispersive replication.

Answer 4

The two original parent strands are broken up and dispersed between the two daughter double helices, paired with sections of a complimentary daughter strand.