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A bacterial colony containing DNA made up of 100% N15 nitrogen bases is allowed to replicate in a medium containing N14 bases. After one round of replication the result would be

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All individuals will be identical to parents
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All individuals will be hybrids
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Only 50% individuals would be hybrids
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All individuals would have DNA made up of 100% N14
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The correct option is B All individuals will be hybrids
A bacterial colony containing DNA made up of 100% N15 nitrogen bases is allowed to replicate in a medium containing N14 bases. After one round of replication all individuals will be hybrids.

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