Question

Review the process outlined below. What will be the result if the replication process is followed as described?

1. DNA separates into two strands
2. The nitrogenous bases on the original stands code to arrange the new strands 3. The separated DNA builds new complementary strands

Answer 1

The result will be two new properly formed strands of replicated DNA.

Answer 2

The correct answer will be the formation of 2 daughter DNA molecules.

Step-by-step explanation:

DNA replication is a process by which cells make copy of DNA molecule during cell division via semi-conservative mode.

DNA replication begins when two strand of DNA are separated by an enzyme called DNA helicase which opens up the DNA molecule by melting hydrogen bond and exposing the nucleotide bases.

Then, new complimentary DNA strands are synthesised by DNA polymerase which join together deoxyribonucleotide triphosphates in a chemical reaction creating copies of DNA molecule.

So, at the end of the cell division, two new daughter cell contains "Half old" and "Half new" DNA molecule and thus, two copies of DNA molecule are created with one copy in each cell.

Thus, the formation of 2 daughter DNA molecules is the correct answer.