Why is the process of copying DNA called semiconservative replication?
A- Each strand is a mixture of old and new nucleotides.
B- One strand runs from 5’ to 3’ and the other runs from 3’ to 5’.
C- The two new DNA molecules are formed from one old strand and one new strand of DNA.
D- The process happens very slowly to conserve energy.

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Why is the process of copying DNA called semiconservative replication?
A-   Each strand is a mixture of old and new nucleotides.
B-	One strand runs from 5’ to 3’ and the other runs from 3’ to 5’.
C-	The two new DNA molecules are formed from one old strand and one new strand of DNA.
D-	The process happens very slowly to conserve energy.

anonymous · Answer

I think either A or B help?

anonymous · Answer

I would say C....Semiconservative replication would produce two copies that each contained one of the original strands and one new strand.