$A$ bacterium containing fully radioactive $DNA$ is allowed to replicate in a non-radioactive medium for two generations. What percentage of bacteria should contain radioactive $DNA$ (in $\%$)?

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $50$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $12.5$

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Briefly describe the scheme of $DNA$ replication proposed by Watson and Crick.

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Statement $I$ - The template strand with free $3'$ end is called leading template and the strand with free $5'$ end is called lagging template.
Statement $II$ - Replication always starts at the $3'$ end of the template strand and proceeds towards the $5'$ end of the template.
In the light of the above statements,select the correct option given below:

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