Consider the process that a cell uses to replicate its double strand $DNA$ to make copies for daughter cells. Which statement describes the $DNA$ in daughter cells?

  • A
    The double helix in one daughter cell consists of two strands that were originally in the parent cell,while the double helix in the other daughter cell consists of two newly made strands.
  • B
    The two strands of the double helices in both daughter cells consist of segments of new and parental $DNA$.
  • C
    The double helices in each daughter cell consists of one parental strand and one newly made strand.
  • D
    None of the above.

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