During replication, each strand of DNA serves as the template for a(n)_________ strand.
A) identical daughter
B) complementary daughter
C) identical mother
D) complementary mother
E) identical sister

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During replication, each strand of DNA serves as a template for the synthesis of a complementary daughter strand, not an identical one. The base pairing rules ensure that each new strand is complementary to the original template strand.

During Replication, Each Strand of DNA Serves as the Template