Question

Explain in words the semi conservative model of DNA replication. In your answer make sure you include the end result and explain why is it called semi conservative

Answer 1

DNA replication is said to be semi-conservative because of this process of replication, where the resulting double helix is composed of both an old strand and a new strand. ... Semiconservative replication would produce two copies that each contained one of the original strands and one new strand.