Question

Why is DNA replication said to be semiconservative? (multiple choice)

A. The old cell keeps part of the original DNA during cell division.

B. The new DNA strand can only be constructed in the 3' to 5' direction.

C. The double helix becomes a single strand of DNA.

D. New DNA has one original strand and one replicated strand.

Answer 1

I think the best answer and choice that fits most is D.

Answer 2

The answer is D. because during replication the strands unwind and each separate one create a new daughter strand, hence one original one new