2.4.1 - DNA Replication

Question 1

How Is DNA Copied?

Answer 1

Semi-conservative replication.

Question 2

Why Is It Called Semi-Conservative Replication?
(2 Points)

Answer 2

~ Half of the strands in each new DNA molecule are from the original DNA molecule.

~ The other strand has to be newly created by the cell.

Question 3

What Happens Before A Cell Divides?

Answer 3

It needs to copy the DNA contained within it, to ensure the 2 new daughter cells will both receive full copies of parental DNA.