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When DNA replicates, the resulting DNA molecules are made up of one original strand and one new strand. This is important for the conservation of genetic information. This type of replication is called_____________.

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This type of replication is called semi-conservative

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According to the semi-conservative replication during the replication process each strand is a mold that by the principle of the complementarity of bases forms a new copy of the strand. In other words, each resulting strand is composed of an old and a new strand.

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