What does it mean to say that DNA replication is semiconservative?

What will be an ideal response?


When replication occurs, 2 new helices of DNA are produced. Each contains one old strand of DNA (one old strand is "conserved"), and one newly synthesized strand.

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Natural immunity is acquired during vaccination.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The ureters and urinary bladder are lined by

A) stratified squamous epithelium. B) pseudostratified columnar epithelium. C) simple cuboidal epithelium. D) transitional epithelium. E) simple columnar epithelium.

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Vasomotor tone is controlled by using the sympathetic division for vasodilation and the parasympathetic division for vasoconstriction. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The "Adam's apple" visible externally in males, including that odd looking person at the bus station in the angora sweater, is part of the _________.

A) Cricoid cartilage B) Epiglottis C) Elastic cartilage D) Thyroid cartilage

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