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If hybrid DNA is allowed to replicate for one generation in medium containing `N^(14)` and for second generation in medium containing `N^(15)` then what is the proportion of light , heavy and hydrid DNA obtained respectively?

A

87.5% light density , 12.5% hybrid density

B

75% light density , 25% hybrid density

C

25% light density , 75% hybrid density

D

12.5% light density , 87.5% hybrid density

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