Suppose a future scientist explores a distant planet and discovers a novel form of double-stranded nucleic acid. When this nucleic acid is exposed to DNA polymerases from E. coli, replication takes place continuously on both strands. What conclusion can you draw about the structure of this novel nucleic acid?

Suppose a future scientist explores a distant planet and discovers a novel form of double-stranded nucleic acid. When this nucleic acid is exposed to DNA polymerases from E. coli, replication takes place continuously on both strands. What conclusion can you draw about the structure of this novel nucleic acid?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter21: Dna, Genes, And Biotechnology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Why is DNA replication called semiconservative?

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