Why is dna replication considered a semi-conservative process.

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asked Nov 2, 2023 176k views

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Vladimir Shefer · Answer 1 · 2023-11-03T21:16:31+0000

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Because each DNA strand is made up of one "conserved" old piece of DNA and one new piece.

Step-by-step explanation:

during DNA replication once the two strands are unzipped on strand is older an theater strand is new

Arun Selva Kumar · Answer 2 · 2023-11-09T05:43:29+0000

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