Question

From their examination of the structure of DNA, What did Watson and Crick infer about the probable mechanism of DNA replication, coding capability, and mutation?

Answer 1

Inference of Watson and Crick on DNA replication:
They concluded that each of the DNA strand in a helix act as template during DNA replication leading to formation of new daughter DNA molecules, which are complementary to parental strand, (i.e., Semi-conservative method of replication).

Inference on coding capability:
During transcription, the genetic information in the DNA strand is coded to mRNA as complementary bases, (except for uracil in place of thymine in RNA).

Inference on mutation:
Any changes in the nucleotide sequence of DNA leads to corresponding alteration in aminoacid sequence of specific protein thus confirming the validity of genetic code.