Q. 17.32 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

How many daughter strands are formed during the replication of DNA?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

AS per explanation, during DNA replication, two daughter strands are generated that are identical to the parent DNA molecule 

Step 1 : Introduction

Daughter strands are formed during DNA replication, 

• During DNA replication, two daughter strands are generated that are identical to the parent DNA molecule. 
• Each strand of parent DNA served as a template, and DNA polymerase used it to create two daughter DNA strands.

Step 2 : Explanation

• Nucleic acids are organic macromolecules that are present all over the cell. They were first discovered in the nuclei of cells.
• The nucleic acids DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) are found in all known forms of life. 
• Cells generate an identical copy of the DNA molecule by replication, which is a natural process. 
• The strands of the parent DNA molecule separate during replication to allow complementary DNA strands to be synthesised.