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Meselson-Stahl's Experiment

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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

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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Solution

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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