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What does it mean when we say that DNA replication is semiconservative ?

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Answer:

Basically, when people say that DNA replication is semi-conservative they are saying that two identical copies are being made from the original DNA strand.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two new strands contain one side of the original DNA and another side of synthesized pair.

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