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In the Meselson-Stahl experiment, the banding patterns after DNA replication provide evidence for different hypotheses of DNA replication. A single medium-density band after the first replication is expected by both the semi-conservative and dispersive hypotheses, while a single medium-density band after the second replication aligns with the semi-conservative and conservative hypotheses. The semi-conservative model predicts two bands (high-density and low-density) after the first replication, which is also consistent with the conservative model. The conservative and dispersive hypotheses predict two bands after the first replication. Clarification on the expected outcomes for each hypothesis after each replication is crucial for understanding the experiment's implications.
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In the Meselson-Stahl experiment, which banding pattern expected by which hypothesis/es would be the same?

A. A single, medium-density band after the first replication is expected by both the semi-conservative and the dispersive hypotheses.
B. A single, medium-density band after the second replication is expected by both the semi-conservative and the conservative hypotheses.
C. Two bands (one high-density, one low density) after the first replication is expected by both the semi-conservative model and the conserviative models
D. Two bands after the first replication are expected for both the conservative and the dispersive hypotheses.
E. None of the above.


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I think it's C, but my friend said it's A...
Please help! Thank you!
 
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Could you explain why you think your answer is right?

More generally, what should happen after each replication (first, second) under each of the three hypotheses? That's only 6 things, you should be able to do that in one post.
 
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