How is DNA copied?

A. The antisense strand of DNA is used as a template to create both strands of the new double helix.

B. The mRNA made from the DNA is used as a template to create a complementary strand of DNA.

C. Each single strand of DNA is used as a template to create a complementary strand of DNA.

D. The sense strand of DNA is used as a template to create both strands of the new double helix.

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Jonah Gibson

14 January, 08:57

How is DNA copied?

A. The antisense strand of DNA is used as a template to create both strands of the new double helix.

B. The mRNA made from the DNA is used as a template to create a complementary strand of DNA.

C. Each single strand of DNA is used as a template to create a complementary strand of DNA.

D. The sense strand of DNA is used as a template to create both strands of the new double helix.

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Phoenix Stone · Answer 1

C. Each single strand of DNA is used as a template to create a complementary strand of DNA.

Explanation:

DNA is separated into two single strands of DNA after the double helix structure of the DNA is "unzipped" by the hydrogen bonds that hold the complementary nitrogen bases of the DNA (Adenine, Guanine, Thymine and Cytosine)