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After 40 minutes in 14N medium, how was the E. coli DNA composed?
AEntirely hybrid DNA molecules
BEntirely light DNA molecules
CEqual hybrid and light DNA
DEqual heavy and hybrid DNA
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Equal hybrid and light DNA
The second generation yields half hybrid and half fully light molecules, the pattern predicted for semiconservative copying.
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