Why is DNA replication considered semiconservative?

Answer 1

It is known as SEMI-CONSERVATIVE REPLICATION because the DNA produces two copies of DNA that each contain the original strand and one entirely new strand. You can definitely compare this to complementary base pairing. Hope this helps :)

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Answer 2

DNA replication is semiconservative because each new double helix contains (1) old and (1) new strand. each mother strand serves as a template for a new strand.The two strands are complementary, but not identical.

Answer 3

DNA replication is called semiconservative because one old strand is conserved, and one complementary new strand is made:

When DNA copies itself, it splits into two, then another new one is joined to the old one, this happens to both DNA half-strands, forming two new DNA strands total, with one strand being half old, and one have new - it is semiconservative because half of the DNA strand is conserved, half is newly created

Answer 4

When DNA replicates, the two strands become four strands, or two new bands of DNA. 2 of these strands are the originals, while 2 are completely new. That's why it's called semi-conservative. Replication "recycles" the DNA.

Answer 5

Semiconservative replication would produce two copies that each contained one of the original strands and one entirely new strand