Question 4 (2 points): Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about genomic DNA replication? A. DNA replication is semi-conservative. B. DNA replication begins at the origin of replication and proceeds bi-directionally. C. Synthesis of new DNA is catalyzed by DNA polymerase enzymes. D. Synthesis of a new DNA strand can occur only in the 3'?5'direction. E. DNA replication proceeds continuously on one strand of DNA and discontinuously (in fragments) on the other complementary strand of DNA.
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DNA replication is semi-conservative: This statement is true. In semi-conservative replication, each of the two parental DNA strands serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand, resulting in two daughter DNA molecules, each containing one Show more…
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