Table of contents

1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

8. DNA Replication

Semiconservative Replication

Genetics

8. DNA Replication

Semiconservative Replication

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Multiple Choice

The term semiconservative refers specifically to which aspect of DNA replication?

DNA replication occurs only in one direction along the template strand.

Each new DNA molecule consists of one parental strand and one newly synthesized strand.

Both strands of the original DNA molecule remain together after replication.

Each new DNA molecule is composed entirely of newly synthesized strands.

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Understand the term 'semiconservative' in the context of DNA replication. It describes how the original DNA molecule is copied during replication.

Recall that DNA replication involves separating the two strands of the original DNA molecule, each serving as a template for a new complementary strand.

Recognize that 'semiconservative' means each new DNA molecule retains one of the original (parental) strands paired with one newly synthesized strand.

Contrast this with other possible models of replication, such as conservative (where the original molecule remains intact and a completely new molecule is made) or dispersive (where strands are mixed segments of old and new DNA).

Conclude that the semiconservative model specifically refers to the fact that each daughter DNA molecule consists of one parental strand and one newly synthesized strand.