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MHT CET 202623 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
23 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Molecular Basis of Inheritance

During replication of DNA, each separated parent DNA strand acts as...

During replication of DNA, each separated parent DNA strand acts as ___________.

Options

  1. Asense strand
  2. Bantisense strand
  3. Ctemplate strand
  4. Dparallel strand

Correct answer

C. template strand

Step-by-step solution

During DNA replication, the double helix unwinds and the two strands separate. Each separated parent DNA strand acts as a template for the synthesis of a new, complementary strand. This process ensures that each new DNA molecule consists of one old (parental) strand and one newly synthesized strand, which is the basis of semi-conservative replication.

Answer: template strand
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