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  • I have a doubt, kindly clarify. Semi-conservative replication of DNA was first demonstrated in:

Semi-conservative replication of DNA was first demonstrated in:

  • Option 1)

    Escherichia coli

  • Option 2)

    Streptococus pneumoniae

  • Option 3)

    Salmonella typhimurium

  • Option 4)

    Drosophila melanogaster

 

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Replication in DNA -

Watson and Crick suggested the two strands would seperate and act as a template for the synthesis of new complimentary strands. After the completion of replication, each DNA molecule would have one parental and one newly synthesised strand.

- wherein

This scheme was termed as 'semiconservative DNA replication'

 

 Nature of DNA replication was first demonstrated in E.coli


Option 1)

Escherichia coli

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Option 2)

Streptococus pneumoniae

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Option 3)

Salmonella typhimurium

This option is incorrect

Option 4)

Drosophila melanogaster

This option is incorrect

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