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[RING12]

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Double stranded DNA goes through 6 rounds of self-replication. What fraction of the total genetic material produced is composed of the original DNA?

the answer is 1/64. I dont understand it. Can some one explain this to me plz!!!😕

 

[spoog74]

Double stranded DNA goes through 6 rounds of self-replication. What fraction of the total genetic material produced is composed of the original DNA?

the answer is 1/64. I dont understand it. Can some one explain this to me plz!!!😕

each time the DNA is replicated ONE HALF of it goes to the new strand, thus (.5) ^6 or (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) gives you 1/64

 

[wired202808]

each time the DNA is replicated ONE HALF of it goes to the new strand, thus (.5) ^6 or (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) gives you 1/64

wow man thats a good answer! i thought it was the way I wrote it but your method makes more sense.

 

[spoog74]

wow man thats a good answer! i thought it was the way I wrote it but your method makes more sense.

thanks ! 👍