An E.coli cell containing hybrid DNA was placed in a medium containing heavy nitrogen (15N). Calculate the percentage of heavy, light and hybrid DNA after 2 generations in the same medium (15N).
Initially DNA contain 15N14N
Then it is placed in a medium containing 15N for 2 generation.
After 1 generation:
15N14Nâ 15N14N 15N15N
After 2nd generation
15N14N 15N15Nâ 15N14N 15N15N 15N15N 15N15N
Therefore, we can clearly see that 75% of DNA formed is heavy and 25% of the DNA is hybrid.
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