$DNA$ replication is semi-conservative as

  • A

    only non-parent strand acts as template.

  • B

    both strands of new molecule are synthesized de novo.

  • C

    one of the strand in each new molecule is parental and the other is new.

  • D

    daughter strands are dispersive.

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Which of the following statement is correct about $DNA$ polymerase?

During $DNA$ replication, why is it that the entire molecule does not open in one go ? Explain replication fork. What are the two functions that the monomers $(dNTPs)$ play ?

Given below are two statements :

Statement $I:$

DNA polymerases catalyse polymerisation only in one direction, that is $5^{\prime} \rightarrow 3^{\prime}$

Statement $II:$

During replication of $DNA$, on one strand the replication is continuous while on other strand it is discontinuous.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • [NEET 2022]

Semi­conservative replication of $DNA$ was first demonstrated in

  • [AIPMT 2009]