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Explain why DNA replication is called semi-conservative

Explain why DNA replication is called semi-conservative-example-1

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Answer:

This process is said to be 'semiconservative' because one strand from each parent is conserved and remains intact after replication has taken place.

Step-by-step explanation:

A complex process whereby the 'parent' strands of DNA in the double helix are separated, and each one is copied to produce a new (daughter) strand.

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