In semiconservative replication of DNA

a. the original double helix remains intact and a new double helix forms.
b. the strands of the double helix separate and act as templates for new strands.
c. polymerization is catalyzed by RNA polymerase.
d. polymerization is catalyzed by a double-helical enzyme.
e. DNA is synthesized from amino acids.


Answer: b. the strands of the double helix separate and act as templates for new strands.

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